Examining Burnout Among Collegiate Athletic Trainers: The Relationship with Age, Gender, and Years of Experience

Authors

Stephanie M. Singe, University of ConnecticutFollow
Alexandrya Cairns, University of ConnecticutFollow
Christianne M. Eason, University of ConnecticutFollow

Abstract

Background: Burnout continues to be a concern for healthcare providers who work in sport organizations. More research is needed on variables such as age, gender, and years of experience and its relationship with burnout. The purpose of this study is to better understand burnout within athletic trainers in a collegiate setting, specifically how burnout differentiates between men and women, age, and years of experience. Methods: Athletic trainers (n=1,006) working in the collegiate setting completed a cross sectional survey via Qualtrics (Provo, UT) that consisted of 2 main sections: 1) demographic information, and 2) Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Results: Seventy-two percent (72%) of participants reported moderate burnout through the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory. Women scored significantly higher on total burnout (62.29%) and personal-related burnout (67.93%, pConclusion: Moderate levels of burnout are being reported in athletic trainers in the collegiate setting, regardless of years of experience. Women athletic trainers reported more burnout than men athletic trainers overall. Athletic trainers under the age of 30 are experiencing more personal burnout than those over the age of 30.

Author Bio(s)

Stephanie M Singe, PhD, ATC, FNATA is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. Her area of expertise is in work-life balance, burnout, and professional commitment.

Alexandrya H. Cairns, MS, ATC is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut. She is a certified athletic trainer.

Christianne M. Eason, PhD, ATC is an assistant professor in residence at the University of Connecticut. She specializes in survey research with a special interest in workplace issues in the field of athletic training.

Recommended Citation

Singe SM, Cairns A, Eason CM. Examining Burnout Among Collegiate Athletic Trainers: The Relationship with Age, Gender, and Years of Experience. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2024 Jun 26;22(3), Article 8.