Emotional Engagement and Professional Burnout: Investigating the Role of Empathy in Mental Health Professionals

Dr. Anuradha Sharma and Manrehet Kaur
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Dr. Anuradha Sharma: Department of SRMUH, DELHI-NCR, India
Manrehet Kaur: Department of SRMUH, DELHI-NCR, India

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2025, vol. 10, issue 7, 1687-1692

Abstract: This study explores the relationship between empathy and burnout among mental health professionals. The primary aim was to examine how varying levels of empathy influence the degree of burnout experienced by clinicians. A quantitative research design was adopted, employing two validated psychological tools: the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Empathy Quotient (EQ). Data was collected from a sample of 120 practicing mental health professionals, equally divided between males and females. The findings revealed a weak negative correlation between empathy and burnout, indicating that higher empathy may be linked to slightly lower burnout levels. However, this relationship was not statistically significant. Additionally, the study found no significant gender-based differences in levels of empathy or burnout. These results suggest that while empathy remains a vital skill in clinical care, it must be carefully regulated to avoid emotional exhaustion. The research offers valuable insights for the development of self-care strategies and organizational policies aimed at reducing clinician burnout while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.

Date: 2025
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