Are you experiencing workplace burnout?

The Maslach Burnout Inventory – General Survey (MBI-GS) was developed by Christina Maslach and Michael Leiter (1996) and validated by Schaufeli et al. (2002). It's the reference instrument in burnout research worldwide, with validated versions in more than 25 countries.

It evaluates three dimensions: emotional exhaustion (how drained you feel from work), cynicism (detachment from work's meaning), and professional efficacy (perceived competence and achievement). The profile across all three subscales is more informative than a single number.

How to interpret: classic burnout combines high exhaustion + high cynicism + low efficacy. But there are different profiles. Read each subscale separately.

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MBI-GS — Maslach Burnout Inventory (General Survey)

The MBI-GS by Maslach and Leiter (1996) evaluates burnout across three dimensions: exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy. The general version applies to any occupation.

Validated by: Maslach & Leiter (1996); Schaufeli et al. (2002)

1. I feel emotionally drained from my work
2. I feel used up at the end of the workday
3. I feel tired when I get up in the morning and have to face another day on the job
4. Working all day is really a strain for me
5. I feel burned out from my work
6. I have become less interested in my work since I started this job
7. I have become less enthusiastic about my work
8. I have become more cynical about whether my work contributes anything
9. I doubt the significance of my work
10. I feel I am making a difference through my work — I've lost that feeling
11. I can effectively solve the problems that arise in my work
12. I feel I'm making a positive contribution through my work
13. In my opinion, I am good at my job
14. I feel stimulated when I achieve something at work
15. I have accomplished many worthwhile things in this job
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Frequently asked questions

Is burnout the same as stress?

No. Stress expects relief. Burnout arises when chronic stress has no relief: deep exhaustion accompanied by cynicism and loss of efficacy.

Is burnout an official diagnosis?

Since 2019, the WHO includes it in ICD-11 as an occupational phenomenon defined by exhaustion, mental distance from work, and reduced professional efficacy.

How is burnout treated?

It involves changes in working conditions, emotional regulation work, recovering rest, and frequently psychotherapy. There's no pill for burnout.

Are my answers stored?

No. The test runs entirely in your browser.