JOB-RELATED BURNOUT, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND WELL-BEING IN POLICE OFFICIALS IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the relationship of burnout with mental health problems and well-being in Police officials in Pakistan. The sample comprised of 318 police officials with age range of 20 to 58 years recruited from various police stations across Pakistan. To measure the relevant variables, the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (Demerouti & Nachreiner, 1998), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995), and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (Ryff & Keyes, 1995) were utilized. The results of linear regression analyses reveal burnout as a significant predictor of stress and psychological well-being in police officials however the association of burnout with depression and anxiety remained insignificant. These findings illuminate the challenges faced by police officials and underscore the importance of addressing burnout to enhance overall well-being. This further highlights the need for stress-management training and regular well-being screening to enhance the functioning of police officials.