Date of Award
8-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
School
Psychology
Committee Chair
Dr. Emily Bulluck-Yowell
Committee Chair School
Psychology
Committee Member 2
Dr. Craig Warlick
Committee Member 3
Dr. Melanie Leuty
Committee Member 3 School
Psychology
Committee Member 4
Dr. Peter Paprzycki
Committee Member 4 School
Psychology
Abstract
This study utilized a descriptive design to examine if decent work and problem-focused coping moderated the link between secondary traumatization and burnout. The mediating role of COVID-19 traumatic stress between secondary traumatization and burnout was also examined. We hypothesized decent work and problem-focused coping would moderate the relationship between secondary traumatization and burnout, and that COVID-19 traumatic stress would partially mediate this relationship. Doctoral-level trainees (n = 378) and psychologists completed demographics, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale, Decent Work Scale, Brief COPE, and the COVID Stress Scale. Results showed significant main effects of secondary traumatization on personal (b = 6.09, p < .001), work-related (b = 5.55, p < .001), and client-related burnout (b = 6.27, p < .001). The interaction of secondary traumatization and decent work predicted personal burnout (b = .084, p =.01) and work-related burnout (b = .090, p =.01), but not client-related burnout (b = .043, p =.26). Problem-focused coping did not significantly moderate secondary traumatization and burnout (p >.05). COVID-19 traumatic stress did not mediate the relationship between secondary traumatization and personal, work-related, or client-related burnout. These findings suggest that organizations promote resources such as autonomy, job flexibility, and job security to mitigate burnout. Further exploration individual and organizational differences that promote, or protect against the development of, burnout is needed.
ORCID ID
0009-0004-1746-1994
Copyright
2024, Abigail Armstrong
Recommended Citation
Armstrong, Abigail, "Exploring Risk and Protective Factors of Burnout Among Psychologists Providing Trauma Treatment at APA-Accredited Training Sites" (2024). Dissertations. 2246.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/2246