Perceived Stress and Burnout: The Mediating Role of Self-Care and Job Satisfaction as Preventive Factors in Helping Professions

Background: Stress and burnout are among the common causes of absenteeism and fluctuation of staff in European workplaces. Therefore, the demand for understanding the predictors of burnout in high risk professions has been growing. The aim of this study is to explore the link between perceived stress and the three dimensions of burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment) while considering the potential...