A longitudinal examination of the causes and effects of burnout based on the job demands-resources model

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to longitudinally examine the job demands-resources model of corporate burnout, as well as the effects of burnout on intentions to quit. To achieve this goal, this study adopts a latent-growth model using panel data collected by the Work, Family, and Health Study. The results suggest that psychological job demands and work-to-family conflict, as well as control over working hours/schedule, decision-making authority, and role clarity, have significant effects on burnout. Psychological job demands, work-to-family conflict, and role clarity particularly affect burnout, and burnout and its trajectory are shown to influence intentions to quit.