Prevalencia y factores de riesgo asociados al síndrome de burnout entre los profesionales del trabajo social en servicios sociales municipales en España

Abstract

The international scientific literature has shown a high prevalence of burnout among Social Work professionals. The aim of current research is to determine the prevalence of burnout, as well as the associated demographic factors among Social Work professionals who work in the Social Services System. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out on a total of 77 members of the Professional Colleges of Social Work in Seville and Murcia. Using a questionnaire previously validated, administered online, information was collected about the demographic, occupational and prevalence characteristics of burnout (through the dimensions of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment). A high degree of burnout was found with a general prevalence of 37.6%. In the same way, the different dimensions analysed as emotional fatigue (41.4%), depersonalization (58.2%) and low personal accomplishment (19.6%) are common among the participants. Among the statistically significant variables stand out (p ≤ 0.001) the age, the number of children and the time spent in the profession. The professional training and supervision might contribute to improve the personal and work conditions of the Social Workers and the quality of the service providers.