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The effects of occupational stress on burnout and life satisfaction: a study in accountants

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The aim of this study is to determine the impact of occupational stress on burnout and life satisfaction in accountants. The study deals with burnout from three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, lack of personal accomplishment and depersonalization. Certain hypotheses were developed according to a model. These hypotheses mainly measure the negative impact of occupational stress on life satisfaction and its positive impact on burnout. In order to test these hypotheses, a study was conducted in 217 accountants in the city of Kayseri in Turkey. On the research revealed that occupational stress has a negative impact on life satisfaction, while it has a positive impact on the three dimensions of burnout listed above. Based on these results, the study argues that occupational stress is an important factor in determining the life satisfaction and burnout levels of accountants. Finally in this study, some limitations and recommendations are presented for the researchers of future studies.

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Ozkan, A., Ozdevecioğlu, M. The effects of occupational stress on burnout and life satisfaction: a study in accountants. Qual Quant 47, 2785–2798 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-012-9688-1

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  • Life satisfaction
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