Demands, resources, meaningful work, and burnout of counselors‐in‐training

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between demands, resources, meaningful work, and burnout of counselorsin-training. The results of structural equation modeling indicated that demands and resources significantly predicted burnout of counselors-in-training, whereas meaningful work did not mediate the relationship between resources and burnout. Implications for counselor education are discussed.

Social resources and professional identity: Predicting counselors‐in‐training's burnout and engagement

“…This scale uses a 5‐point Likert‐type response, ranging from 1 = Totally disagree to 5 = Totally agree . Considering the aim and participants of this research, we changed the term “work” to “program.” One example item reads, “I have sufficient possibilities to develop myself at my program.” Um & Bardhosh (2022) reported adequate internal reliability ( α = 0.75) with a sample of 243 CITs. Cronbach's α for this sample was .82.…”

“…Due to its enduring impact on their work with clients, researchers have focused on CITs’ challenging duties which can lead them to burnout, across personal, academic, and practical domains (Richardson et al., 2020; Thompson et al., 2011). For instance, Um & Bardhoshi (2022) identified that CITs with more work‐family conflict, workload, and financial strain experienced more severe CIT burnout than those with fewer challenges. In addition to CIT burnout, engagement has been discussed in the counseling literature to understand counselor wellness.…”

“…As depicted in the JD‐R model, the counseling literature has reported the associations of diverse social resources with counselor burnout and engagement. Several studies have identified important social resources for counseling professionals’ personal and professional wellness, which included social support from their colleagues and supervisors, diverse opportunities for professional development, and supervisory feedback (Charkhabi et al., 2013; Kovach Clark et al., 2009; Schaufeli & Taris, 2014; Thompson et al., 2011; Um & Bardhoshi, 2022). More specifically, researchers identified that support from counseling programs, faculty, and peers prevented CITs from burnout and its negative consequences (Kovach Clark et al., 2009; Um & Bardhoshi, 2022; Yang & Hayes, 2020).…”

“…Several studies have identified important social resources for counseling professionals’ personal and professional wellness, which included social support from their colleagues and supervisors, diverse opportunities for professional development, and supervisory feedback (Charkhabi et al., 2013; Kovach Clark et al., 2009; Schaufeli & Taris, 2014; Thompson et al., 2011; Um & Bardhoshi, 2022). More specifically, researchers identified that support from counseling programs, faculty, and peers prevented CITs from burnout and its negative consequences (Kovach Clark et al., 2009; Um & Bardhoshi, 2022; Yang & Hayes, 2020). Moreover, opportunities for professional development including supervision and social justice training were related to CITs’ lower burnout and greater wellness, due to their contribution to promoting a supportive and encouraging program atmosphere (Um & Bardhoshi, 2022; Beer et al., 2012; Thompson et al., 2011).…”

“…More specifically, researchers identified that support from counseling programs, faculty, and peers prevented CITs from burnout and its negative consequences (Kovach Clark et al., 2009; Um & Bardhoshi, 2022; Yang & Hayes, 2020). Moreover, opportunities for professional development including supervision and social justice training were related to CITs’ lower burnout and greater wellness, due to their contribution to promoting a supportive and encouraging program atmosphere (Um & Bardhoshi, 2022; Beer et al., 2012; Thompson et al., 2011). Similarly, in studies on work engagement, social resources such as social support were found to be associated with work engagement (Hirschi, 2012; Konstam et al., 2015; Mullen et al., 2020; Silver et al., 2018).…”