Modification of the professional burnout methodology by K. Maslach and S. Jackson (adapted by N.E. Vodopyanova) on a sample of professionally oriented volunteers

Relevance. Given the growing activity and diversity of the volunteer movement worldwide, there is a need to identify a number of psychological phenomena associated with their activities, particularly burnout. Currently, a large number of psychological tools exist for diagnosing burnout in various professional groups, but they do not take into account the specific characteristics of volunteer work. Burnout as a psychological phenomenon results from a disruption of the complex regulatory system within the individual's activity.

Purpose of the study is to modify the K. Maslach and S.E. Jackson method of diagnosing professional burnout (adapted by N.E. Vodopyanova) for professionally oriented volunteers.

Materials and methods. The total sample size consisted of 235 professionally oriented volunteers aged 19 to 26 with 2-5 years of experience. The questionnaire structure was determined using exploratory factor analysis and confirmed using confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, and test-retest reliability was assessed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The data were processed using Jamovi version 2.6.44 and StatSoft STATISTICA 10 statistical software.

Results. The modified questionnaire allows us to assess the severity of professional burnout in professionally oriented volunteers and to predict the development of emotional instability and professional distress, as well as a decrease in motivation and performance. Three scales were identified as a result of exploratory factor analysis. The data obtained for individual indicators indicate high test-retest reliability of the method (0,812). The reliability of the scales for homogeneity has been confirmed and is high (α = 0,74).

Conclusions. The questionnaire meets the basic psychometric requirements, has predictable relationships confirming the developed theoretical construct, and has optimal reliability and validity.

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