The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between job stress, burnout, and turnover intention among child welfare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Data were collected by surveying 306 child welfare workers from multiple child we...
The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between job stress, burnout, and turnover intention among child welfare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Data were collected by surveying 306 child welfare workers from multiple child welfare agencies in the Jeollanam-do area. Participants were purposively selected and completed an online survey containing demographic questions and measures of job stress, burnout, and turnover intention.
Findings indicate a positive relationship between job stress and turnover intention, as well as a positive relationship between burnout and turnover intention. In addition, burnout significantly mediated the relationship between job stress and turnover intention.
These results can serve as a foundation for developing strategies designed to reduce job stress, burnout, and turnover intention among child welfare workers. Implications for policy change and future research are discussed in turn.