A Quantitative Analysis of Grit and Burnout Among Social Workers Well-Being
Publication Date
3-8-2025
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Start Date
3-8-2025 1:00 PM
End Date
3-8-2025 1:30 PM
Presentation Type
Research Presentation
Showcase Track
Organizational Change in Healthcare Administration (OCIHA)
Abstract
Burnout among social workers continues to be a concern worsened by job demands and emotional stressors. Grit is the passion and persistence toward long-term goals and has been identified as a possible protective factor against burnout. The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between grit, burnout, and well-being among licensed social workers in the United States.
Data was collected through a cross-sectional quantitative design and collect responses from 355 licensed social workers utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey, the Grit Scale, and the WHO-5. Regression and correlation analyses evaluated the relationship between grit, burnout, and well-being.
Findings showed a negative correlation between grit and burnout, suggesting that social workers with grit report lower levels within the burnout subscales of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Grit was found to increase well-being, suggesting organizations should promote resilience and job satisfaction. Well-being was found to serve as a moderating factor in this study, indicating holistic support methods could decrease the effects of burnout.
Results from the study highlight the need for organizations to create targeted interventions to develop resilience, decrease burnout, and improve overall job satisfaction within the social work field. These understandings could assist in creating policies and training to promote balanced careers in social work.
Recommended Citation
Bryant, Melissa, "A Quantitative Analysis of Grit and Burnout Among Social Workers Well-Being" (2025).
Franklin University Scholarship Showcase. Paper 19.
Available at: https://fuse.franklin.edu/showcase/2025/presentations/19
A Quantitative Analysis of Grit and Burnout Among Social Workers Well-Being
Burnout among social workers continues to be a concern worsened by job demands and emotional stressors. Grit is the passion and persistence toward long-term goals and has been identified as a possible protective factor against burnout. The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between grit, burnout, and well-being among licensed social workers in the United States.
Data was collected through a cross-sectional quantitative design and collect responses from 355 licensed social workers utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey, the Grit Scale, and the WHO-5. Regression and correlation analyses evaluated the relationship between grit, burnout, and well-being.
Findings showed a negative correlation between grit and burnout, suggesting that social workers with grit report lower levels within the burnout subscales of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Grit was found to increase well-being, suggesting organizations should promote resilience and job satisfaction. Well-being was found to serve as a moderating factor in this study, indicating holistic support methods could decrease the effects of burnout.
Results from the study highlight the need for organizations to create targeted interventions to develop resilience, decrease burnout, and improve overall job satisfaction within the social work field. These understandings could assist in creating policies and training to promote balanced careers in social work.