Professional recognition at work: The protective role of esteem, respect and care for burnout among employees
(2020) Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine — Vol. 62, n° 3, p. 202-209 (2020)
Files
BurnoutPaperJOEMREVISED_No_Mendeley.doc
postprint
Open Access - Microsoft Word
- 172 KB
Details
- Authors
- Abstract
- Objective: The present research systematically investigates the role of recognition experiences at work as a protective factor for burnout. Method: In two cross-sectional studies (N = 328 and N = 220) with employees we measured via online questionnaires three forms of recognition (achievement-based social esteem, equality-based respect and need-based care) from coworkers and supervisors as predictors and burnout among employees as outcome. Results: Using multiple regression analyses, study 1 provided initial evidence that both supervisor and coworker recognition were negatively associated with employees’ burnout. Study 2 further demonstrated that whereas respect experiences were especially crucial for lowering emotional exhaustion, care was primarily linked to reduced depersonalization and esteem to heightened personal accomplishment. Conclusion: We discuss how positive recognition experiences can be fostered in organizations in order to buffer the negative effects burnout can cause.
- Affiliations
Citations
Renger, D., Miché, M., & Casini, A. (2020). Professional recognition at work: The protective role of esteem, respect and care for burnout among employees. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 62(3), 202-209. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001782 (Original work published 2020)