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Burnout Among the Millennial Generation Working Within a Helping Field

Author: DeAvila S. Ford

Published in: Journal of African American Studies | Issue 3/2023

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Millennials are the burnout generation. To understand the multiple components connected to burnout in the millennial generation, specifically those working in a helping field, and how to combat burnout symptoms, the researcher interviewed eight participants in various careers. A qualitative, phenomenological research design was utilized through a Zoom interview of ten questions. The interviews were employed to gather data regarding the millennials’ perception of their experience with burnout, how they felt generation plays a role in the onset, and the self-care techniques they utilize to decrease symptoms. The study found that each participant felt they had experienced burnout and connected the experience to the pressure of growing up as a millennial and the high demands of their respective careers. Multiple resources for combatting burnout symptoms were identified, including decreased work demands, more flexibility, and the ability to change schedules.

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Title: Burnout Among the Millennial Generation Working Within a Helping Field
Author: DeAvila S. Ford
Publication date: 01-10-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of African American Studies / Issue 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1559-1646
Electronic ISSN: 1936-4741
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12111-023-09633-6

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