1. Burnout Syndrome Assessment Scale in Public Safety: Psychometric Parameters
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Germano Gabriel L. Esteves, Cristiane Faiad, Giulia V. L. R. Melo, Daniela S. Zanini, Sérgio E. S. de Oliveira, Luiz Gustavo A. Vinha, Lara L. P. Barbosa, and Pedro Miguel A. R. Correia
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Burnout ,Occupational Stress ,Test Validity ,Item Response Theory ,Psychology ,BF1-990 - Abstract
ABSTRACT The burnout variable has been studied in different professions; however, it presents challenges in its measurement. The present study provides evidence of validity based on the internal structure of the Burnout Syndrome Assessment Scale in Public Security Workers (EASB-SP) and presents the estimation of item parameters through the Item Response Theory (IRT). A total of 10,885 public security agents from all states of Brazil participated in the study. The analyses indicated a three-factor structure, with adequate reliability indices and discrimination of the items. The Professional Fulfillment factor presented a lower theta value to be endorsed. The instrument was shown to be an adequate measure, with evidence of validity for the context of Brazilian public security.
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- 2023
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