Burnout Measure – BM
A 21-item self-report instrument designed to assess physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion as indicators of burnout.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Burnout Measure – BM was developed by Ayala M. Pines & Elliot Aronson (1988). It is designed to measure Burnout. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 21 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = Once in a great while, 3 = Rarely, 4 = Sometimes, 5 = Often, 6 = Usually, 7 = Always.
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low level of burnout: 1 – 2
- Moderate level of burnout: 2 – 3
- High level of burnout: 3 – 4
- Severe level of burnout: 4 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha values ranged from .88 to .95.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.