Burnout and Organizational Commitment in Psychosocial Care Personnel for Human Mobility

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https://doi.org/10.70171/khaykk10

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burnout, organizational commitment, emergency psychology

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Justification: in contexts of high social vulnerability, psychosocial work requires consistent resilience and commitment. Understanding how burnout and organizational commitment interact is key to ensuring the sustainability of support services. Objective: this study analyzed the relationship between burnout and organizational commitment among psychosocial personnel providing support to people in human mobility in Ecuador. Methodology: A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design was used, with a sample of 233 participants. The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9) were applied for assessment. Results: findings showed that 65.9% of the personnel exhibited moderate levels of burnout, with high percentages in emotional exhaustion (39.9%) and work disengagement (40.8%). In contrast, organizational commitment displayed a polarized distribution, with predominance in vigor (57.9%) and dedication (58.8%). Correlational analysis revealed a very high and significant negative relationship between burnout and organizational commitment (r = −.935; p < .01), indicating that higher levels of burnout correspond to lower organizational commitment. Conclusion: the results highlight the need to implement institutional strategies focused on well-being, resilience, and strengthening commitment to ensure the sustainability of psychosocial services in contexts of high social vulnerability.  

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2025-10-24

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Quiguango-Jácome, M. L. ., Méndez-Jiménez, V. A. ., & Zambrano-Villalba, C. G. (2025). Burnout and Organizational Commitment in Psychosocial Care Personnel for Human Mobility. Erevna: Research Reports, 3(2), e2025026. https://doi.org/10.70171/khaykk10