Burnout syndrome among agricultural officers in Kerala state
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1999
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Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara
Abstract
The study was undertaken with the objective of analysing the extent of
emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishments of the
Agricultural Officers of Kerala, in the context of their work environment and to
suggest effecti ve measures for reducing their burnout feeling. The respondents for
the study included 100 Agricultural Officers selected from three districts
representing the Southern, Central and Northern zones of Kerala.
Eleven personal and situational factors affecting burnout were included
for the study and their relative influence on burnout were analysed.
Majority of the Agricultural Officers perceived that they belong to 'very
high' category of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal
accomplishments.
All the 11 independent variables selected, together accounted for 74.68
per cent variation in burnout syndrome of Agricultural Officers.
Among the selected personal and situational factors affecting burnout,
extent of external influence, clarity of task and self confidence were found to
exhibit relatively higher influence in predicting the variation in burnout feeling of
Agricultural Officers.
The highest direct and indirect effect on burnout was due to job
satisfaction and teamwork respectively.
Suggestions to reduce the burnout syndrome as perceived by the
Agricultural Officers were identified through the questionnaire. The most
important suggestion identified was the need for adequate supporting staff in the
Krishi Bhavan, for the effective functioning of the Agricultural Officers.
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171568