Action Research as a Burnout Intervention: Reducing Burnout in the Federal Fire Service
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2006-06-01Author
Jonathon R. B. Halbesleben
Holly K. Osburn
Michael D. Mumford
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Abstract
Despite a rapidly growing body of work on the nature of stress and burnout in organizations, relatively little research has been conducted to develop strategies for reducing burnout. In this article, we discuss collaborative action research as a mechanism for the reduction of burnout. The authors demonstrate the efficacy of this approach in the context of a federal fire department. Findings suggest that action research has potential as a mechanism for the reduction of burnout, particularly because it is a more holistic approach that can be tailored to fit the needs of an organization.
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Halbesleben, J. R. B., Osburn, H. K., & Mumford, M. D. (2006). Action Research as a Burnout Intervention: Reducing Burnout in the Federal Fire Service. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 42(2), 244-266. doi: 10.1177/0021886305285031