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Psychophysiological Characteristics of Burnout Syndrome: Resting-State EEG Analysis
Joint Authors
Golonka, Krystyna
Gawlowska, Magda
Mojsa-Kaja, Justyna
Marek, Tadeusz
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-07-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The consequences of chronic work-related stress are related to various emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms.
Occupational burnout as a complex syndrome is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and lower professional efficacy.
Moreover, the growing amount of research on the neural correlates of burnout broadens the existing knowledge on the mechanisms underlying this syndrome.
Aim of the Study.
The aim of the study is to explore possible differences in brain activity between burnout and nonburnout employees.
Frequency-specific EEG power analyses in a resting-state condition in burnout subjects and controls are presented.
Materials and Methods.
Burnout employees (N=46; 19 men) were matched with the control group (N=49; 19 men; mean age: 36.14 years, SD=7.89).
The Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey (MBI-GS) and the Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS) scale were used to measure burnout symptoms and work conditions, respectively.
A 256-channel EEG (EGI System 300) was used to collect psychophysiological data.
A repeated measures ANOVA was performed with condition (eyes-open vs.
eyes-closed) and region (6 levels: extracted scalp regions) factors; burnout (2 levels: burnout vs.
no burnout) was the grouping factor.
Results.
A significant difference was observed only in the alpha frequency band: the burnout group revealed significantly lower alpha power in the eyes-open condition compared to the controls (p<0.05).
The correlation analysis revealed that gender may significantly change the pattern of relations between EEG spectral characteristics and burnout symptoms.
Conclusions.
Reduced alpha power in burnout individuals suggests cortical hyperactivity and may be related to greater mental effort and the possible development of compensatory mechanisms by burnout subjects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Golonka, Krystyna& Gawlowska, Magda& Mojsa-Kaja, Justyna& Marek, Tadeusz. 2019. Psychophysiological Characteristics of Burnout Syndrome: Resting-State EEG Analysis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124832
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Golonka, Krystyna…[et al.]. Psychophysiological Characteristics of Burnout Syndrome: Resting-State EEG Analysis. BioMed Research International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124832
American Medical Association (AMA)
Golonka, Krystyna& Gawlowska, Magda& Mojsa-Kaja, Justyna& Marek, Tadeusz. Psychophysiological Characteristics of Burnout Syndrome: Resting-State EEG Analysis. BioMed Research International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124832
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1124832