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Categories: Assessment , Health & Fitness , Psychology
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Burnout is a chronic workplace stress reaction marked by Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and diminished Personal Accomplishment. Each dimension captures a distinct strain on your energy, empathy, and sense of effectiveness.

The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) applies a 22-item self-rating scale to quantify these three dimensions. You select how often each statement has felt true over the past month; the tool instantly sums and classifies your scores, then visualizes them in a compact radar diagram.

A human-resources specialist might use the results to open a wellbeing conversation with a team member, or an individual could track stress over a demanding quarter. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

MBI research defines burnout as a multidimensional construct. Scores for Emotional Exhaustion (EE), Depersonalization (DP), and Personal Accomplishment (PA) are derived by summing responses (0–6 scale) across predefined item groups. Higher EE/DP and lower PA indicate greater burnout risk.

Core calculations:

EE= ∑i∈EE xi , DP= ∑i∈DP xi , PA= ∑i∈PA xi
  • itemsEE – nine statements on emotional fatigue.
  • itemsDP – five statements on detachment.
  • itemsPA – eight statements on achievement.
DimensionLowModerateHigh
EE≤ 1617 – 26≥ 27
DP≤ 67 – 12≥ 13
PA *≥ 3932 – 38≤ 31

* Higher PA scores signify lower burnout.

Example: Average responses of 4 (EE), 3 (DP), 2 (PA) across their item groups give EE = 36 → High, DP = 15 → High, PA = 24 → Low; overall High Burnout Risk.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Self-reporting may be biased by mood.
  • Timeframe is the preceding month.
  • Cut-offs reflect 1986 normative data.
  • Tool indicates risk, not impairment.

Edge Cases & Error Sources

  • Unanswered items produce incomplete scoring.
  • All zeros or sixes skew risk extremes.
  • Duplicate browser tabs may overwrite progress.
  • Screen readers require alternative chart text.

Validated by Maslach & Jackson (1981) and Maslach, Jackson & Leiter (1996). No sensitive data leaves your device, supporting GDPR compliance.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Complete the assessment in under five minutes:

  1. Press Start Assessment.
  2. For each statement, choose a frequency from Never (0) to Daily (6).
  3. Track progress on the green bar; unanswered items stay highlighted.
  4. Review the radar chart and coloured badges once all 22 items are answered.
  5. Download or print the summary for personal reflection or discussion.

FAQ:

What does each score mean?

The three scores reveal how drained, detached, or fulfilled you feel at work. The risk badge combines them for an at-a-glance outlook.

Is my data stored?

Your selections remain solely in your browser; nothing is transmitted or saved elsewhere.

Who created the MBI?

Christina Maslach and Susan E. Jackson developed the inventory, later refined with Michael P. Leiter.

Can I retake the test?

Yes. Clear your responses or refresh the page to start again. Compare snapshots over time to monitor trends.

Is this suitable for clinical diagnosis?

No. It is a screening aid. A qualified professional must confirm any diagnosis.

Glossary:

Burnout
Work-related exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy.
Emotional Exhaustion
Feeling drained of emotional resources.
Depersonalization
Detached or callous attitude toward recipients.
Personal Accomplishment
Sense of competence and achievement at work.
Risk Band
Categorical label: Low, Moderate, or High.