Bunsen, Stefan (2025) Burnout and Depression in Health Care Workers: Does Work Experience Make a Difference? Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health challenges among healthcare professionals, leading to heightened burnout and depression levels. This longitudinal study explored the relationships between work experience, burnout, and depression in a multinational sample, assessing burnout as a potential mediator. Results identified low work experience as a possible risk factor for depression, while burnout strongly predicted depression. However, burnout did not mediate the relationship between work experience and depression, suggesting alternative mechanisms such as resilience or social support may play a more prominent role. Although the findings align with previous research highlighting burnout’s impact on depression, the non-significant mediation highlights gaps in understanding how work experience influences mental health. The study’s methodological strengths include its longitudinal design, but limitations such as sampling bias and violated assumptions require caution in interpretation. Future research should examine broader mediators, include diverse professional groups, and explore tailored interventions to support healthcare workers’ mental well-being.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Daniels, J.K. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Psychology (CP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Jan 2025 10:05 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jan 2025 10:05 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4559 |
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