Impact of Frustration Intolerance on Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals

Abstract

The present research examined the impact of frustration intolerance on Burnout among Mental Health Professionals. A total of 200 mental health professionals (n=100 males and n=100 females) from different hospitals, clinics and NGOs of Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Lahore, participated in this study. Mental health professionals that participated in present study were psychologists (n=50), psychiatrists (n=50), counsellors (n=50), and occupational therapists (n=50). Maslach burnout inventory was used to measure burnout scores. Frustration discomfort scale was used to measure frustration intolerance. Simple linear regression was used to check the impact of frustration intolerance on burnout. Results indicated that frustration intolerance has a positive impact on burnout. Present research further studied gender differences in burnout and frustration intolerance. Females’ scores were higher on burnout and frustration intolerance measures as compared to males.