Themes
Courtney Ryan
Indiana Wesleyan University Themes
Within the literature two predominate themes have emerged namely job effectiveness which is the degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problem are solved (businessdirctionary.com, 2017). Locke (1979) defined job satisfaction as pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the approval of one’s job or job experiences is among social workers and their impact on social worker burnout.
Organizational Burnout
Every social worker provides a service to a unique population including “duties ranging from providing support to those faced with difficult situations, emotional stresses, or significant change in their lives to clinically diagnosing emotional, …show more content…
The reasons social workers leave the profession are varied. Effective professional supervision was listed as one factor contributing to job effectiveness along with supportive feedback, or being rewarded for their efforts (Chiller & Crisp, 2012). According to Pines et, al (1982) “good relationship with and support from direct supervisors can influence work satisfaction.” In another study Cushman, et al. (1995) included “lack of funding, personnel shortages, and high worker turnover rate” contributed additional pressure that are also linked to job effectiveness. If supervisors are perceived as failing, particularly in terms of support and consideration, employees are less likely to be satisfied with their work and committed to the organization (Babin & Boles 1996; Glisson & Durick1988). A social worker who identifies with a positive work environment, professional supervision, and supportive co-workers help the individual cope with the demands of the job (Allen, Lambert, Pasupuleti, Tolar, & Ventura, …show more content…
(1976). Handbook of industrial and organizational psychology . Retrieved from Chicago: Rand McNally
Maslach C, Jackson SE., 1981, The measurement of experienced burnout. Journal of Occupational Behavior 1981, 2:99-113
Mor Barak, M., Nissly, A., Lane, J., Stein-Wood, C., Wood, L., & Wood, W. (2006). Why do they leave? Modeling child welfare workers' turnover intentions. . Children and Youth Services Review, 28(5), 548-577.
Pines, A. (1982). Changing organizations: Is a work environment without burnout an impossible goal? In W.S. Paine (Ed.). Job Stress and burnout, 189-211.
Pines, A., Kafry, D., & Zion, D. (1980). Job stress from a cross-cultural perspective I K. Reid (Ed.). . Burnout in helping professions, 1-13.
Rudolph, J., Stamm, B., & Stamm, H. (1997). Compassion Fatigue: A concern for mental health policy, providers, & administration. . Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
Social Work Licensure Requirements. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.socialworklicensure.org
WebFinance Inc. Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/effectiveness.html. (2017). Businessdirectory.com. From
Courtney Ryan
Indiana Wesleyan University Themes
Within the literature two predominate themes have emerged namely job effectiveness which is the degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problem are solved (businessdirctionary.com, 2017). Locke (1979) defined job satisfaction as pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the approval of one’s job or job experiences is among social workers and their impact on social worker burnout.
Organizational Burnout
Every social worker provides a service to a unique population including “duties ranging from providing support to those faced with difficult situations, emotional stresses, or significant change in their lives to clinically diagnosing emotional, …show more content…
The reasons social workers leave the profession are varied. Effective professional supervision was listed as one factor contributing to job effectiveness along with supportive feedback, or being rewarded for their efforts (Chiller & Crisp, 2012). According to Pines et, al (1982) “good relationship with and support from direct supervisors can influence work satisfaction.” In another study Cushman, et al. (1995) included “lack of funding, personnel shortages, and high worker turnover rate” contributed additional pressure that are also linked to job effectiveness. If supervisors are perceived as failing, particularly in terms of support and consideration, employees are less likely to be satisfied with their work and committed to the organization (Babin & Boles 1996; Glisson & Durick1988). A social worker who identifies with a positive work environment, professional supervision, and supportive co-workers help the individual cope with the demands of the job (Allen, Lambert, Pasupuleti, Tolar, & Ventura, …show more content…
(1976). Handbook of industrial and organizational psychology . Retrieved from Chicago: Rand McNally
Maslach C, Jackson SE., 1981, The measurement of experienced burnout. Journal of Occupational Behavior 1981, 2:99-113
Mor Barak, M., Nissly, A., Lane, J., Stein-Wood, C., Wood, L., & Wood, W. (2006). Why do they leave? Modeling child welfare workers' turnover intentions. . Children and Youth Services Review, 28(5), 548-577.
Pines, A. (1982). Changing organizations: Is a work environment without burnout an impossible goal? In W.S. Paine (Ed.). Job Stress and burnout, 189-211.
Pines, A., Kafry, D., & Zion, D. (1980). Job stress from a cross-cultural perspective I K. Reid (Ed.). . Burnout in helping professions, 1-13.
Rudolph, J., Stamm, B., & Stamm, H. (1997). Compassion Fatigue: A concern for mental health policy, providers, & administration. . Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
Social Work Licensure Requirements. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.socialworklicensure.org
WebFinance Inc. Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/effectiveness.html. (2017). Businessdirectory.com. From