Social Workers and Burnout

This study explored different types of job stressors suggested by cognitive approaches to stress. The social work staff of several county social service agencies completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Work Environment Scale, the Jenkins Activity Survey and the Hassles Scale. The data were assessed for correlational trends using a modified hierarchical multiple regression model. Results of the study indicate that stress is related to the minor irritating events which characterize daily living. Additionally it was found that people who demonstrate Type A behavior patterns experience greater feelings of personal accomplishment.