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The Effects Of Psychological Capital On The Burnout Process: A Research In Public Sector

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  • Fatih Cetin
  • Harun Sesen
  • H.Nejat Basim

    (Kara kuvvetleri komutanlığı
    Kara Harp Okulu
    Başkent University)

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to explore the effects of the psychological capital (psycap) on the burnout process. The data were gathered from 260 public sector employees with using survey method in the research. The structural equation modeling was used for analyzing the data. The findings showed that the relative important role of the ‘self efficacy’ and ‘hope’ factors of the psycap on the burnout process was explored. Moreover it was revealed that there were negative relations between ‘resilience’ and ‘optimism’ factors of the psycap and emotional exhaustion dimension of the burnout. All these results were discussed in the light of the findings in the literature.

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  • Fatih Cetin & Harun Sesen & H.Nejat Basim, 2013. "The Effects Of Psychological Capital On The Burnout Process: A Research In Public Sector," Anadolu University Journal of Social Sciences, Anadolu University, vol. 13(3), pages 95-108, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:and:journl:v:13:y:2013:i:3:p:95-108
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    Keywords

    Psychological capital; Burnout; Public employees;
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    JEL classification:

    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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