Perfectionism and Job Burnout: Does Religious Coping Moderate the Relationship?

Authors

Sahar Mohamed Badawy, The British University in EgyptFollow
Mohamad Saad Mohamad Prof., The British University in EgyptFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 12-10-2015

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the relationship between perfectionism and burnout. Moreover, the moderating effect of religious coping in this relationship was also investigated. The sample of the current study consisted of 210 physicians, with a reasonable mix of demographic characteristics, working in public and private health institutions in the greater Cairo Area. The data were obtained using a structured questionnaire to assess perfectionistic striving, perfectionistic concerns, religious coping and the three dimensions of job burnout, namely, emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and feelings of inefficacy. Significant correlations were obtained between perfectionism and burnout dimensions. However, the moderating effect of religious coping in the relationship between perfectionism and burnout was not obtained. These results were discussed in line with extant literature. Conclusion and policy implications were reported.

Recommended Citation

Badawy, S. M. & Mohamed, S.M. (2015). Perfectionism and Job Burnout: Does Religious Coping Moderate the Relationship? International Journal of Business and Social Research, 5(12),1-14