The Role of Social Support Networks in Reducing Workplace Burnout
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47067/ramss.v8i1.435Keywords:
Social Support, Workplace Burnout, Emotional Support, Instrumental Support, Informational Support, Cultural Dynamics, Social Dynamics, Economic Dynamics, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAbstract
This research aims to analyze the role of social support networks in minimizing workplace burnout among managers working in small organizations in the provinces of Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) of Pakistan. A total of 198 managers participated in this research and provided data through self-administered questionnaires. The study uses quantitative methods, such as correlation analysis, regression analysis, and ANOVA statistics, to analyze the inter-relationships between emotional, instrumental, and informational support and workplace burnout. Based on the data analysis, it can be noticed that each category of social support has lowered the levels of burnout. However, emotional social support had the highest negative correlation at r = -0.635. Regression analysis supports the hypothesis as p-values ? 0.000 ensure all the relationships studied are statistically significant. ANOVA analysis shows that the cultural, social, and economic dynamics of a region are also responsible for significant dimensions in determining the effectiveness of support networks. The study suggests that tailored interventions, which include awareness campaigns and workplace-based programs, are essential for the effective prevention of burnout.
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