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Work engagement and job burnout within the disability support worker population.

Authors :
Vassos, Maria
Nankervis, Karen
Skerry, Trevor
Lante, Kerrie
Source :
Research in Developmental Disabilities. Nov2013, Vol. 34 Issue 11, p3884-3895. 12p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Factors related to support worker job burnout and work engagement were explored. [•] The factors investigated were categorised as either job demands or job resources. [•] The demand of role ambiguity was consistently related to engagement and burnout. [•] The resource of job feedback was consistently related to engagement and burnout. [•] Recommendations for practice were clearer role descriptions and on-the-job feedback. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08914222
Volume :
34
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Research in Developmental Disabilities
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91726067
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.005