Burnout, General Health and Coping Strategies among Employees in Private Health and Fitness Centers

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships among burnout, coping strategies and general health among part-time and full-time employees in private health and fitness centers. Using a stratified random sampling method, a sample of 205 employees (51.2% full time and 48.8% part-time) completed Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey (MBI–GS), Ways of Coping Survey and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Statistical analysis showed that part time work was related to higher level of negative feelings of accomplishment. Passive coping was associated with higher levels of depersonalization and lack of accomplishment while active coping has negative impact on the development of burnout. People with general health problems are more vulnerable to job burnout.