Burnout and Work Engagement: The JD–R Approach

Posted: 25 Mar 2014

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Arnold B. Bakker

University of Utrecht

Evangelia Demerouti

University of Utrecht

Ana Isabel Sanz-Vergel

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Date Written: March 2014

Abstract

Whereas burnout refers to a state of exhaustion and cynicism toward work, engagement is defined as a positive motivational state of vigor, dedication, and absorption. In this article, we discuss the main definitions and conceptualizations of both concepts used in the literature. In addition, we review the most important antecedents of burnout and work engagement by examining situational and individual predictors. We also review the possible consequences of burnout and engagement and integrate the research findings using job demands–resources theory. Although both burnout and work engagement are related to important job-related outcomes, burnout seems to be more strongly related to health outcomes, whereas work engagement is more strongly related to motivational outcomes. We discuss daily and momentary fluctuations in burnout and work engagement as possibilities for future research.

Suggested Citation

Bakker, Arnold B. and Demerouti, Evangelia and Sanz-Vergel, Ana Isabel, Burnout and Work Engagement: The JD–R Approach (March 2014). Annual Review of Organizational Psychology & Organizational Behavior, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 389-411, 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2414420 or http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-031413-091235

Arnold B. Bakker (Contact Author)

University of Utrecht ( email )

Vredenburg 138
NL-3508 TC Utrecht, 3511 BG
Netherlands

Evangelia Demerouti

University of Utrecht

Vredenburg 138
NL-3508 TC Utrecht, 3511 BG
Netherlands

Ana Isabel Sanz-Vergel

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid ( email )

Campus Cantoblanco
C/Kelsen, 1
Madrid, Madrid 28049
Spain

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