Maslach Burnout Prevention Model
Christina Maslach's model for understanding, measuring, and preventing occupational burnout with three dimensions measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and six areas of worklife (AWS) identifying organizational factors driving burnout or engagement. Core insight: burnout is a problem of organizational context, not individual weakness.
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Framework Domains (4)
Assessment Instruments
Validated instruments for measuring burnout dimensions and worklife factors.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASLACH-AWS | Areas of Worklife Survey — 28 items measuring the six areas of worklife |
| MASLACH-MBI-ES | MBI Educators Survey — 22 items adapted for educational settings |
| MASLACH-MBI-GS | MBI General Survey — 16 items for all occupations using Exhaustion/Cynicism/Efficacy |
| MASLACH-MBI-HSS | MBI Human Services Survey — 22 items for healthcare and social work professionals |
Prevention Framework
Multi-level intervention strategies addressing both organizational systems and individual resilience.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASLACH-ADI | Assessment-Driven Intervention — using MBI+AWS to diagnose and target specific mismatch areas |
| MASLACH-IND | Individual-Level Interventions — mindfulness, CBT, self-care, boundary-setting, exercise |
| MASLACH-ORG | Organizational/Systemic Interventions — workload redesign, autonomy, recognition, fairness mechanisms |
| MASLACH-SOC | Peer and Social Support Interventions — support groups, mentoring, team debriefs, communities of practice |
Six Areas of Worklife
Six organizational areas where mismatches predict burnout while alignment promotes engagement. Measured by the Areas of Worklife Survey (AWS).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASLACH-CM | Community — quality of social interaction, support, and belonging; mismatch from isolation or conflict |
| MASLACH-CT | Control — opportunity for choices, decisions, and contributions; mismatch from micromanagement or rigidity |
| MASLACH-FA | Fairness — perceived equity in decisions and treatment; mismatch from favoritism or opaque processes |
| MASLACH-RW | Reward — recognition and compensation for contributions; mismatch when rewards are insufficient |
| MASLACH-VL | Values — alignment between individual and organizational values; mismatch when actions contradict stated values |
| MASLACH-WL | Workload — sustainable quantity and quality of demands; mismatch when demands chronically exceed limits |
Three Dimensions of Burnout
The three-dimensional structure of burnout measured by the MBI: Emotional Exhaustion (9 items), Depersonalization (5 items), and Personal Accomplishment (8 items).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MASLACH-DP | Depersonalization/Cynicism — negative, callous attitudes toward clients, colleagues, or organization |
| MASLACH-EE | Emotional Exhaustion — feeling emotionally overextended, depleted, and fatigued by work |
| MASLACH-PA | Reduced Personal Accomplishment — feeling ineffective and dissatisfied with achievements at work |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maslach Burnout Prevention Model?
Maslach Burnout Prevention Model is a compliance framework from International with 4 domains and 17 controls. Christina Maslach's model for understanding, measuring, and preventing occupational burnout with three dimensions measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and six areas of worklife (AWS) identifying organizational factors driving burnout or engagement. Core insight: burnout is a problem of organizational context, not individual weakness. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Maslach Burnout Prevention Model have?
Maslach Burnout Prevention Model has 17 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Six Areas of Worklife (6 controls), Assessment Instruments (4 controls), Prevention Framework (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Maslach Burnout Prevention Model map to?
Maslach Burnout Prevention Model maps to 27 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are LEADS in a Caring Environment (47% coverage), ICN Leadership for Change Programme (41% coverage), NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (41% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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