This study aims to determine the causes of stress and burnout among athletic training students and athletic trainers and how these problems affect their professional careers. Besides, the study seeks to establish the level of burnout among athletic training students. Additionally, the study aims to establish the solution for the issues identified and recommends strategies that athletic training programs should implement to mitigate stress and burnout.
Role strain, work-family conflict, and professional socialization are the leading cause of stress and burnout among athletic training students. Task incongruence, role conflict, ambiguity, overload, and incompetency were the identified aspects of strain in ATs. The ambiguity in the athletic training profession is connected to insufficient specificity, while role conflict occurs in a situation where an individual is assigned to multiple roles at the same time. In essence, an individual's values and beliefs may not be compatible with professional job demands, causing role incongruence (the situation where description does not align with an individual's personality). Nineteen articles deeply examine the effect of role strain in athletic training students' profession. Work-family conflict is the disturbance emanating from the profession's family responsibilities, impacting their professional accomplishment. Fourteen researchers examined this problem extensively in the reviewed research articles, and it was determined to be a potential cause of burnout among athletic training students. High travel demands and long working hours are the two causes of work-family conflicts identified in the study. Besides, delayed or rescheduled games were determined to contribute to work-family conflict among the athletic trainers. The study found professional socialization and burnout among athletic training students closely related. Role revolution, gaining stability, formal preparation, envisioning the role, and organizational entry are the five essential phases of professional specialization in sports medicine.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Methods
Literature Search
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Data Collection
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Burnout
Generalized Stress
The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping
Causes of Stress and Burnouts among Athletic Training Students
Role Strain
Work-Family and Work-Life Conflict
Professional Socialization
Personality Responses to Stress
Retention Rates
Clinical Experiences/ Course Loads
Synthesis and Key Findings
3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
Implications for Practice
Strengths and Limitations of this Study
Suggestions for Future Research
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This systematic literature review aims to evaluate the primary causes, prevalence, and effects of stress and burnout among athletic training students and professional athletic trainers, while further proposing evidence-based mitigation strategies to improve professional retention and performance.
- Identification of root causes for stress and burnout in the athletic training profession.
- Examination of the psychological and environmental factors contributing to burnout.
- Analysis of the relationship between professional socialization, role strain, and individual well-being.
- Evaluation of effective coping strategies and organizational interventions to reduce stress.
Excerpt from the Book
Burnout
Burnout is a kind of exhaustion that is caused by someone feeling swamped due to prolonged and excessive physical, emotional, and mental stress. It happens when one is drained emotionally and is unable to keep up with life’s demands. Burnout makes one hopeless, cynical, and resentful, and the effects can hurt the social life, home, and even work. Oglesby et al. (2020a) defined burnout as a mental syndrome characterized by depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and reduced feelings of personal accomplishment. Additionally, the study recognizes that burnout is a common problem among all healthcare staff, including dentists, nurses, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and paramedics (Oglesby et al., 2020a). Moreover, the study reports that 31% of the physicians experienced the worst cases of emotional exhaustion while 25.3% demonstrated overwhelming depersonalization of patients (Oglesby et al., 2020a). A low level of personal accomplishment was reported among 12.3% of the nurses who participated in the study, while 36% experienced high-level emotional fatigue (Oglesby et al., 2020a). Finally, the study concludes that depersonalization of patients and emotional exhaustion are significant causes of stress and burnout among healthcare professionals.
Summary of Chapters
1. INTRODUCTION: Provides the context for the prevalence of stress in healthcare professions and clearly outlines the problem, purpose, and research questions guiding the study.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW: Synthesizes evidence regarding burnout definitions, psychological models, and specific causes of occupational strain such as role conflicts and interpersonal factors within clinical settings.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION: Discusses practical strategies for organizational and individual stress management and provides a final synthesis of why addressing these challenges is vital for long-term professional success.
Key Keywords
Burnout, Athletic Training, Stress, Role Strain, Work-Family Conflict, Professional Socialization, Mental Health, Clinical Education, Student Retention, Coping Strategies, Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, Healthcare Professionals, Occupational Stress, Resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
This research investigates the causes and levels of stress and burnout among athletic training students and professionals, examining how these factors influence their career longevity and performance.
What are the central themes discussed in the literature?
The study focuses on three primary drivers: role strain, work-family conflicts, and the professional socialization process within the sports medicine field.
What is the main objective of this study?
The primary aim is to identify the root causes of professional burnout and to provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations that training programs can implement to mitigate stress.
Which scientific methodology was utilized?
The study is a systematic literature review following meta-analysis procedures, evaluating 54 peer-reviewed research articles sourced from SPORTDiscus and CINAHL databases.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The text covers the definitions of burnout, the transactional model of stress, common stressors like course load and clinical rotation pressures, and the impact of personality traits on stress response.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
The work is defined by terms such as burnout, athletic training, work-family conflict, role strain, professional socialization, and stress mitigation strategies.
How does "role strain" specifically contribute to athletic trainer burnout?
Role strain occurs when an individual faces task incongruence, role overload, or ambiguity, where professional expectations misalign with personal capabilities or job descriptions.
What role does social support play in outcomes for students?
Social support, particularly from peers and effective leadership, acts as a protective buffer that enhances resilience and helps students navigate the emotional challenges of clinical education.
How did COVID-19 influence study findings on physical therapy students?
Research conducted during the pandemic highlighted that hybrid learning environments, coupled with increased perceived strain, significantly raised the likelihood of student exhaustion and burnout.
Are female athletic trainers more susceptible to burnout?
Several studies reviewed in the document suggest that female athletic trainers experience higher levels of burnout compared to their male counterparts, often influenced by gender-based professional challenges.
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- Rhoda Frank (Autor), 2023, Stress and Burnout among Athletic Training Students and Athletic Trainers, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1364323
