

MBI
Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) assesses occupational burnout in individuals, focusing on three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. It is a commonly used tool for diagnosing and assessing burnout in workers.
- Number of questions
- 22 questions
- Estimated duration
- 5 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Maslach Burnout Inventory
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Christina Maslach, Susan E. Jackson, Michael P. Leiter (1981)
- Category
- Burnout
Preview of the 22 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Responses are given on a 7-point Likert scale, ranging from “Never” (0) to “Every day” (6). Each dimension is calculated separately. The scores are then used to assess the level of exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment.
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