Date

7-15-2024

Department

School of Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)

Chair

Danisha Keating

Keywords

Resilience, psychological capital, burnout, grit, direct care staff

Disciplines

Psychology

Abstract

The present study examined the relationship between resilience, psychological capital (PsyCap), grit, and burnout among direct care workers. The current study assessed other fields within direct care that have not been investigated. When it comes to research methodology, the current research utilized a quantitative approach. Participants were selected and sent the survey through the online platform. The present study had a total of 195 participants between the ages of 18 - 60. Participants were workers in agency settings within the direct care field. These agencies included state agencies, private agencies, non-profits, federal agencies, and home care. Specific types of direct care workers that were recruited included trainers, psychologists, aides, and other direct support professionals who have not been previously included in the literature. The current research utilized the Resilience Scale, the PCQ - 24, the Burnout -30, and the Grit N-14 scale. The Burnout 30 and the Grit N-14 scale were created by the researcher. Pearson correlation results indicated that there were significant positive relationships between Grit, resilience, and PsyCap, and in direct care staff. Burnout was negatively related to these variables. Additionally, MANOVA analyses revealed that there was also a significant relationship between resilience and age and a relationship between hope and years of service. A One-Way ANOVA further assessed these relationships. Future research could build upon this current research and further examine treatment plans, programs, and education on burnout for direct care staff as well as validate the Grit N-14 and Burnout-30 scales.

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