Factors associated with burnout among family and consumer sciences paraprofessionals

This paper explores the level of burnout among family and consumer sciences paraprofessionals in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) utilizing the Matthews Burnout Scale For Employees (MBSE). While the mean burnout score for EFVEP Program Assistants was low, a large number had moderate to high burnout scores. Moderate negative relationships were found between age and the work attitude subscale and between age and the role adjustment subscale. Interventions to respond to organizational conditions are discussed.