Is there a relationship between role identity, work demands, and burnout in direct care staff working with individuals with intellectual disability?. Issue 2 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Outar, Cara; Rose, John
• Is Part Of: Journal of intellectual & developmental disability. Volume 42:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 123
• Page End: 130
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: staff -- burnout -- intellectual disability -- work demands -- role identity -- self-determination; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; Developmental disabilities -- Periodicals; Mental retardation -- Periodicals; 362.1968
• DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2016.1211257
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1366-8250

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Background The relationship between work demands and burnout is complex and it is likely that a number of different variables mediate this relationship. The study had 2 aims: first, to investigate whether there is a relationship between work demands and staff burnout, and, second, to explore whether role identity or self-determination mediates this relationship. Method Seventy staff completed measures examining burnout, role identity, self-determination, and work demands. Results A relationship was found between work demands and burnout. Relationships between personal accomplishment, and role identity and self-determination were found. A negative correlation was found between work demands and self-determination. Regression analyses demonstrated that role identity and self-determination did not mediate the relationship between work demands and burnout. Conclusion Role identity and self-determination were associated with personal accomplishment, which suggest that an individual's view of their work-based role and role-relevant behaviours are important in relation to what they get out of their work. This has implications for training and the design of care roles.