Date of Award

5-2005

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.A.

Degree Program

Human Performance and Health Promotion

Department

Human Performance and Health Promotion

Major Professor

Kontos, Anthony

Second Advisor

Cropley, Lorelei

Third Advisor

Loftin, Mark

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships among sensation seeking, burnout, injury, and job satisfaction among firefighters. Participants included 93 firefighters from a southeastern fire department. Each participant was asked to fill out a packet of self-report surveys including a demographic form, Sensation Seeking Scale Form V, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Job Satisfaction Survey, Absenteeism form, and an On-The-Job Injury form. This exploratory study provided an initial assessment of personality in relation to burnout and injuries in firefighters. The information from this study will hopefully help fire chiefs and administrators to better understand firefighters and the factors influencing their burnout, injuries, and job satisfaction. This information may, in turn, be useful in developing strategies to reduce burnout and better identify risk-factors affecting burnout and job performance in this population.

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