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Burnout, Mental Health and Work-Family Interface in Today’s Workplaces
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Burnout, Mental Health and Work-Family Interface in Today’s Workplaces

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Psychology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 17788

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Valentina Sommovigo

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Guest Editor
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
Interests: occupational well-being; psycho-social hazards; workplace incivility; workplace aggression; job burnout
Dr. Giulia Paganin

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Guest Editor
Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum Bologna, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
Interests: technology acceptance; mHealth; stress management interventions; mental health promotion; work inclusion

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The prevalence of mental health illnesses and burnout have grown exponentially, becoming worldwide problems. These conditions burden individuals’ well-being and work functioning, undermining organizations’ productivity. The recognition of burnout syndrome as an occupational phenomenon has made it even more evident that unhealthy working conditions threaten workers’ mental health. In today’s workplaces, the uncertainty engendered by the pandemic-related socio-economic crisis has increased workers’ exposure to traditional and emerging risk factors. Among these, the work–life imbalance has become one of the major challenges of modern-day work. Thus, there is an urgent need for more research capable of informing the design of mental health promotion and burnout prevention interventions and cultivating family-friendly workplaces. This Special Issue plans to collect manuscripts that offer insights into how and when emerging risk factors can be sources of mental health problems, burnout, and work–life imbalance and which factors are protective against these conditions. 

Potential article topics include, but are not limited to:

  • mediators/moderators in the relationship between emerging psycho-social hazards (e.g., job insecurity, cyber-incivility) and workers’ occupational well-being
  • burnout and related variables (e.g., interpersonal strain)
  • application of pre-existing theoretical models to understanding of emerging psycho-social hazards’ impact
  • mental health at work
  • protective factors
  • work-life interface
  • how to create healthy workplaces

We especially welcome quantitative papers combining advanced methodology and a high academic standards together with a practical focus on how to promote mental health, prevent burnout and facilitate a good work–life balance in organizational settings. 

Dr. Valentina Sommovigo
Dr. Giulia Paganin
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • occupational well-being
  • traditional and emerging psycho-social hazards
  • job burnout
  • mental health at work
  • work–life interface

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How Do Korean Secondary School Teachers Perceive Psychological Burnout in Their Teaching Careers?
by Taeeun Shim, Mikyung Jun and Song Yi Lee
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 1210; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14121210 - 17 Dec 2024
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The psychological burnout experienced by teachers is not merely a personal issue; it is a significant social problem that impacts the entire educational environment. This study utilised Q methodology to identify the subjective perceptions of psychological burnout among Korean secondary school teachers and [...] Read more.
The psychological burnout experienced by teachers is not merely a personal issue; it is a significant social problem that impacts the entire educational environment. This study utilised Q methodology to identify the subjective perceptions of psychological burnout among Korean secondary school teachers and then analysed the characteristics of these perception types. An analysis of 34 statements and a P sample of 30 teachers resulted in four types of perceptions regarding teachers’ psychological burnout: ‘burnout due to damaged self-esteem’ (Type 1), ‘burnout due to organisational neglect’ (Type 2), ‘burnout due to excessive role demands’ (Type 3) and ‘burnout due to disrespectful behaviour’ (Type 4). This study’s meaningfulness is in its classification of teachers’ psychological burnout into types and its exploration of the types’ features. The results can also help in developing specific intervention programmes for each type. Full article
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Work–Family Interface Profiles and Their Associations with Personal and Social Factors among South Korean Dual-Earner Parents
by Yangmi Lim
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(10), 887; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14100887 - 1 Oct 2024
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The work–family interface literature has focused on a variable-centered approach, and few studies have used a person-centered approach to investigate work–family interface types and their associations with psychosocial factors. This study explored whether distinct work–family interface types could be identified at a dyadic [...] Read more.
The work–family interface literature has focused on a variable-centered approach, and few studies have used a person-centered approach to investigate work–family interface types and their associations with psychosocial factors. This study explored whether distinct work–family interface types could be identified at a dyadic level in dual-earner couples by combining work–family conflict (WFC) and enrichment (WFE) for both parents. It also examined how these couples’ comprehensive types of work–family interface were related to psychosocial outcomes. Conducting a latent profile analysis in a sample of 558 dual-earner couples (Mage: 40.43 ± 4.07 years for fathers, 37.97 ± 3.57 years for mothers) with first-grade children in elementary schools participating in the Panel Study on Korean Children, this study identified three work–family interface profiles: Beneficial fathers/Moderate active mothers (fathers reporting low WFC and high WFE/mothers reporting moderate WFC and WFE), Beneficial (both parents reporting low conflict and high enrichment), and Harmful (both parents reporting high conflict and low enrichment). Fathers’ education, household income, and social support influenced their membership in work–family interface profiles. Overall, members with Beneficial fathers/Moderate active mothers and Beneficial profiles showed more positive personal and family outcomes than those with Harmful profiles. Full article
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Exploring Burnout, Work Addiction, and Stress-Related Growth among Prehospital Emergency Personnel
by Monica Puticiu, Mihai-Bujor Grecu, Luciana Teodora Rotaru, Mihai Alexandru Butoi, Gabriela Vancu, Mihaela Corlade-Andrei, Diana Cimpoesu, Raluca Mihaela Tat and Adela Golea
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 851; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14090851 - 22 Sep 2024
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Burnout and stress-related issues are significant concerns among medical personnel involved in emergency situations due to the high demands of their work. A cross-sectional descriptive and comparative study was conducted on 266 prehospital emergency personnel across five Romanian counties, comprising 41 physicians, 74 [...] Read more.
Burnout and stress-related issues are significant concerns among medical personnel involved in emergency situations due to the high demands of their work. A cross-sectional descriptive and comparative study was conducted on 266 prehospital emergency personnel across five Romanian counties, comprising 41 physicians, 74 nurses, and 151 paramedics. Data were collected through an online form, including demographic and professional characteristics, and five validated scales. This study revealed moderate (49.3%) to high (25.9%) burnout rates, with 35% showing signs of work addiction. Despite these challenges, the personnel demonstrated high levels of stress-related growth (61.2%), strong self-discipline (74.1%), and low to moderate responsive distress (100%). Physicians exhibited higher work addiction and job satisfaction, whereas paramedics faced higher burnout, self-discipline, and distress levels. Nurses showed lower burnout and self-discipline levels. These findings highlight the prevalence of burnout and work addiction among emergency medical personnel, while also underscoring the presence of protective factors like higher self-discipline, good level of stress-related growth, and low to moderate responsive distress. The distinct differences in experiences among physicians, nurses, and paramedics emphasize the need for tailored strategies to address these issues within each group. Full article
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Effects of Technostress on Psychological Contract Violation and Organizational Change Resistance
by JaeWon Shin and HyoungChul Shin
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 768; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14090768 - 2 Sep 2024
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This study investigates the effects of technostress perceived by employees on psychological contract violations and resistance to organizational change, as information and communication technology is applied to various tourism industry work sites. This study’s sample consisted of employees working in the Korean tourism [...] Read more.
This study investigates the effects of technostress perceived by employees on psychological contract violations and resistance to organizational change, as information and communication technology is applied to various tourism industry work sites. This study’s sample consisted of employees working in the Korean tourism industry in June 2023, who were surveyed using snowball sampling. Four hypotheses were proposed. First, technostress is associated with psychological contract violations. Second, psychological contract violations are associated with organizational change resistance. Third, technostress is associated with organizational change resistance. Fourth, psychological contract violations may play a mediating role in the relationship between technostress and organizational change resistance. All hypotheses in this study were adopted. Therefore, organizations and management in the tourism industry should identify and improve the factors that cause employee technostress arising from expanding information and communication technology to provide psychological stability. Full article
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How Is Job Insecurity Related to Workers’ Work–Family Conflict during the Pandemic? The Mediating Role of Working Excessively and Techno-Overload
by Georgia Libera Finstad, Chiara Bernuzzi, Ilaria Setti, Elena Fiabane, Gabriele Giorgi and Valentina Sommovigo
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 288; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040288 - 31 Mar 2024
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The current labor market is characterized by drastic changes linked to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and post-COVID-19 transformations, which have decreased job security and job stability. As a result, the feeling of losing one’s job has become even more [...] Read more.
The current labor market is characterized by drastic changes linked to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and post-COVID-19 transformations, which have decreased job security and job stability. As a result, the feeling of losing one’s job has become even more common among European workers. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether and how job insecurity would be related to work–family conflict during the pandemic. Online self-report questionnaires assessing job insecurity, working excessively, techno-overload, and work-to-family conflict were completed by 266 workers from Italy. Descriptive analyses, confirmatory factor analyses, and structural equation mediation models were conducted. Job insecurity was positively associated with work-to-family conflict, both directly and indirectly, as mediated by techno-overload and a tendency to work excessively. This study advances the literature, as it is the first to identify techno-overload and working excessively as parallel psychological mechanisms linking job insecurity to work–family conflict among Italian workers during the pandemic. Workers could benefit from technological workload monitoring programs, techno effectiveness, and time management training programs. Companies could also consider implementing family-friendly and digital disconnection practices. Full article
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Examining the Antecedents of Novice STEM Teachers’ Job Satisfaction: The Roles of Personality Traits, Perceived Social Support, and Work Engagement
by Zhaochun Wang, Haozhe Jiang, Wu Jin, Jin Jiang, Jiahong Liu, Jia Guan, Yangxi Liu and Enlin Bin
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(3), 214; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14030214 - 6 Mar 2024
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It is reported that teachers’ satisfaction levels are lower and stress levels are higher than other professional groups in many countries. This is especially true for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers. Considering job satisfaction has a direct impact on turnover intention, [...] Read more.
It is reported that teachers’ satisfaction levels are lower and stress levels are higher than other professional groups in many countries. This is especially true for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers. Considering job satisfaction has a direct impact on turnover intention, low satisfaction levels have led to high turnover rates and thus exacerbated the shortages of STEM teachers. Hence, there is an urgent need to explore the antecedents of novice STEM teachers’ job satisfaction. This study proposes a new model to show how novice STEM teachers’ personality traits and perceived social support influence their job satisfaction. A total of 2592 novice STEM teachers in eighteen randomly selected high schools in China were recruited. Data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling approach. The results illustrated that most novice STEM teachers had low levels of job satisfaction. Novice STEM teachers’ personality traits could directly and indirectly impact their job satisfaction. Meanwhile, novice STEM teachers’ job satisfaction was also directly influenced by work engagement and indirectly influenced by their perceived social support. Our findings theoretically contribute to the understanding of the determinants of STEM teachers’ job satisfaction and have important practical implications. Full article
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Avoiding Academic Burnout: Academic Factors That Enhance University Student Engagement
by Salvador Reyes-de-Cózar, Alba Merino-Cajaraville and María Rosa Salguero-Pazos
Behav. Sci. 2023, 13(12), 989; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13120989 - 30 Nov 2023
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Burnout is one of the major problems in higher education and is linked to a decline in students’ academic performance and achievement. Burnout, when prolonged over time and added to stress and high workloads, promotes the intention to drop out of studies, which [...] Read more.
Burnout is one of the major problems in higher education and is linked to a decline in students’ academic performance and achievement. Burnout, when prolonged over time and added to stress and high workloads, promotes the intention to drop out of studies, which translates into negative consequences for individuals and groups. Academic engagement is proposed as an effective alternative to offer solutions to improve the quality of education and counteract current negative trends. This study is based on a correlational–descriptive research design. It aimed to find out to what extent students feel engaged in their university studies and to identify and analyze possible correlations between engagement and specific classroom variables. To this end, a sample of 764 college students was studied. The result showed that students feel connected to and interested in their studies and that the area of knowledge impacts student engagement. They also indicate how learning strategies used in the classroom positively impact academic engagement. Full article
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