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Qualitative Study Exploring The Risk Factors Of Burnout: Pennsylvania Social Work Professionals In Child Welfare, Nicole Ukaegbu

Social Work Doctoral Dissertations

Burnout is a concern that impacts many professionals in the workplace. This study focused on the risk factors of burnout for social work professionals in Pennsylvania’s child welfare industry. The study was conducted with 10 professionals at children and youth services (CYS) agencies in Pennsylvania, where each of the professionals were interviewed to gain perspective on the problem of burnout. This study used a qualitative approach and was rooted in grounded theory to unravel the findings.

Four risk factor themes, nine risk factor subthemes, and two additional findings themes were generated during the data analysis process. Findings from the 10 …

2023 Sacs Symposium Schedule, Jennifer L. Thomson

2023 SACS Symposium

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the excellent research that has been conducted by the students of the School of Arts, Culture and Society. The week will kick-off with a research symposium on:

Monday, April 24th in Hostetter Chapel from 8 am - 8 pm

Student researchers will presenting their data in both poster and oral presentation formats.

At Messiah, we believe in educating "men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith". Through inquiry and scholarship, our students and faculty seek to glorify God and grow in wisdom and understanding of His creation.

Dr. Peter …