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International Journal of Political and Social Sciences
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): January-Febuary
Original Articles

EXPLORING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN JOB BURNOUT: A STUDY OF SIX ARAB SOCIAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS

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  • Dr. Fatima Ahmed Al-Mansoori,
  • Prof. Mohammad Ali Hassan ,
  • Dr. Layla Ibrahim Mahmoud
Dr. Fatima Ahmed Al-Mansoori
Department of Social Sciences, Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University
Prof. Mohammad Ali Hassan
Department of Social Sciences, Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University
Dr. Layla Ibrahim Mahmoud
Department of Social Sciences, Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University

Published 2023-09-18

Keywords

  • Job burnout,
  • Workplace stress,
  • Psychological well-being,
  • Employee health,
  • Intervention strategies

How to Cite

Al-Mansoori, F. A., Ali Hassan , M., & Layla, I. M. (2023). EXPLORING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN JOB BURNOUT: A STUDY OF SIX ARAB SOCIAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS. International Journal of Political and Social Sciences, 7(1), 1–18. Retrieved from https://topjournals.org/index.php/IJPSS/article/view/519

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Abstract

Job burnout, characterized by prolonged responses to chronic emotional and interpersonal stressors in the workplace, poses significant challenges for individuals and organizations alike. This multidimensional phenomenon, encompassing inefficacy, exhaustion, and cynicism, has far-reaching implications, affecting not only job satisfaction but also emotional and physical well-being. This abstract delves into the detrimental effects of job burnout, its impact on productivity and absenteeism, and the associated economic costs, emphasizing the urgent need for effective interventions to mitigate its prevalence

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