The intent of this research was to investigate the relationship between a measurement of burnout and semantic differential profiles involving personal and vocational life variables. Participants were employees of a residential facility for developmentally disabled persons. The statistical analysis was to involve the use of multiple linear regression for the null hypotheses and a judgmental evaluation was to be utilized for determining levels of differences between burnout and semantic profiles. / A pilot study was completed to investigate potential problems existing in the administration and in response to two questionnaires (burnout and semantic differential profile). Corrections were made prior to administration to the primary research facility. / From the primary research administration, a total of 250 questionnaires were returned. A sample size of 169 was predetermined as adequate for use of the multiple linear regression anaylsis. However, only 81 responses were adequate in terms of completed questionnaire items. The limited responses prevented the anticipated analysis at the statistical levels prespecified. A follow-up interview with the participants revealed problems with reading comprehension and a defensive attitude about this research effort. A review of the demographic data suggested different descriptive factors between the 81 respondents and the 169 nonrespondents. / The results provided were limited to descriptive data which reflected research findings of the applicable literature review and provided impetus for this research experience; the results also offer indications for modifications in administration and future replications of this research effort. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 45-08, Section: B, page: 2495. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1984.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75364 |
| Contributors | DALGLEISH, MILES ANDREW., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 108 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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