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Understanding Burnout: Does the Perception of Organizational Dehumanization Mediate the Impact of Workload and Work Control on Burnout?

Wojdat, Julia LU (2024) PSYP01 20241
Department of Psychology
Abstract
The link between organizational dehumanization, burnout and organizational factors has not yet been thoroughly explored. The study’s aim was to evaluate the relationship between burnout, organizational factors such as workload and work control, and organizational dehumanization in Germany’s private sector. The present study used a quantitative approach and included translating a newly established scale capturing organizational dehumanization into German. Following participant collection, regression and mediation analyses were conducted (N = 117). Organizational dehumanization acted as a mediator between the relationship of workload, work control, and burnout. The results of the meditation analysis showed a partial mediation effect between... (More)
The link between organizational dehumanization, burnout and organizational factors has not yet been thoroughly explored. The study’s aim was to evaluate the relationship between burnout, organizational factors such as workload and work control, and organizational dehumanization in Germany’s private sector. The present study used a quantitative approach and included translating a newly established scale capturing organizational dehumanization into German. Following participant collection, regression and mediation analyses were conducted (N = 117). Organizational dehumanization acted as a mediator between the relationship of workload, work control, and burnout. The results of the meditation analysis showed a partial mediation effect between both organizational factors, burnout, and organizational dehumanization. Further, results indicated an association between organizational dehumanization and burnout emphasizing the significance of acknowledging the link between both concepts, especially regarding the burnout subdimension of cynicism. The partially mediated effect between workload/work control and burnout, highlighted the need for further investigation into other potential mediating variables. Furthermore, the results suggested that addressing organizational dehumanization through enhanced workplace cooperation and support could potentially mitigate burnout risks. Future research could further evaluate organizational dehumanization and thus, ensure and encourage the promotion of creating appropriate interventions at the workplace. (Less)
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author
Wojdat, Julia LU
supervisor
organization
course
PSYP01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
burnout, organizational dehumanization, workload, work control, private sector, workplace
language
English
id
9162186
date added to LUP
2024-06-18 14:11:27
date last changed
2024-06-18 14:11:27
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  abstract     = {{The link between organizational dehumanization, burnout and organizational factors has not yet been thoroughly explored. The study’s aim was to evaluate the relationship between burnout, organizational factors such as workload and work control, and organizational dehumanization in Germany’s private sector. The present study used a quantitative approach and included translating a newly established scale capturing organizational dehumanization into German. Following participant collection, regression and mediation analyses were conducted (N = 117). Organizational dehumanization acted as a mediator between the relationship of workload, work control, and burnout. The results of the meditation analysis showed a partial mediation effect between both organizational factors, burnout, and organizational dehumanization. Further, results indicated an association between organizational dehumanization and burnout emphasizing the significance of acknowledging the link between both concepts, especially regarding the burnout subdimension of cynicism. The partially mediated effect between workload/work control and burnout, highlighted the need for further investigation into other potential mediating variables. Furthermore, the results suggested that addressing organizational dehumanization through enhanced workplace cooperation and support could potentially mitigate burnout risks. Future research could further evaluate organizational dehumanization and thus, ensure and encourage the promotion of creating appropriate interventions at the workplace.}},
  author       = {{Wojdat, Julia}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Understanding Burnout: Does the Perception of Organizational Dehumanization Mediate the Impact of Workload and Work Control on Burnout?}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}