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The Relationship Between Job Burnout and Effort-Reward Imbalance of College Counselors

Author(s)

Yixuan Zhao*

Affiliation(s)

Department of Preschool Education, Guangxi College for Preschool Education, Nanning, Guangxi, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for specialized and professional college counselors. However, the stability of the counseling team is compromised by a high turnover rate, and their professional development is challenged by practical difficulties, including ambiguous professional identity, unclear job responsibilities, and significant job burnout. This study concentrates on the work burnout of college counselors, employing a questionnaire method to investigate the current state of job burnout, the imbalance of effort and reward, and the overcommitment among these professionals. It also analyzes the relationship between job burnout and effort-reward imbalance to explore the factors influencing job burnout and propose strategies for improvement. The conclusion indicates that college counselors generally experience mild job burnout, a balance between effort and reward, and a high level of overcommitment, which acts as a moderating factor between job burnout and effort-reward imbalance.

Keywords

Effort-Reward Imbalance; Overcommitment; Job Burnout; Career Development

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