Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Test

Understand your burnout risk in about 5 minutes by gauging exhaustion, detachment, and reduced accomplishment. Get a clear snapshot to spot trouble early and target the right support.

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How the Scales are Structured

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0/1

Burnout Syndrome System Index (BSSI)

The Systemic Burnout Index quantifies overall burnout severity as a single score from 0 (none) to 1 (maximum).

No burnout

Burnout present

0: No burnout | 0.01 – 1: Burnout present

A score of 0 indicates no measurable burnout on this index.

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30/48

Reduced Personal Accomplishment (RPA)

Measures the extent to which a person feels reduced professional effectiveness and satisfaction with their work achievements.

Low reduction

Moderate reduction

High reduction

0 – 30: Low reduction | 31 – 36: Moderate reduction | 37 – 48: High reduction

A score of 30 falls in the Low reduction range, suggesting generally preserved satisfaction and perceived effectiveness in professional achievements.

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5/30

Depersonalization (D)

Depersonalization measures emotional detachment and cynicism toward people at work that can lead to more formal, less empathic interactions.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 30: High

A score of 5 falls in the Low range, suggesting minimal signs of emotional distancing or cynical attitudes in work-related interactions.

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41/54

Emotional Exhaustion (EE)

Measures the degree of emotional and mental fatigue and depleted emotional resources related to work.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 15: Low | 16 – 24: Moderate | 25 – 54: High

A score of 41 falls in the High range, indicating pronounced emotional exhaustion and reduced emotional energy in relation to work demands.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overloaded helping professionals

44%OF USERS

Healthcare, social service, and education workers take it to check emotional exhaustion, detachment, and whether their work still feels meaningful.

HR and people managers

33%OF USERS

HR specialists and team leads use it to spot burnout risk in teams and decide what support or workplace changes are needed.

Stressed corporate employees

23%OF USERS

Employees in high-pressure roles take it to understand if chronic stress is turning into burnout and what area needs attention first.

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Systemic Burnout Index (SBI)

Average

0.7

Normal range

0.6 — 0.9

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Reduction of professional achievements (Ropa)

Average

29.2

Normal range

22 — 36.3

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Depersonalization (D)

Average

11.6

Normal range

7.7 — 15.5

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Emotional exhaustion (Ee)

Average

24.4

Normal range

16 — 32.8

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majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures three components of job-related burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (cynicism or distancing), and reduced personal accomplishment.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire contains 22 items.

How should responses be selected?

Each item should be rated based on how often the described experience occurs at work. Responses should reflect typical experience rather than an unusual day.

How are results interpreted?

Scores are reported for emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment, and may also be summarized as an overall burnout index in some adapted scoring methods. Results indicate severity levels and help identify which domain requires attention.

Is this a diagnostic tool?

It is a screening and monitoring measure, not a diagnostic test. Results should be considered alongside clinical evaluation, workplace context, and other relevant information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Test

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This self-report measure is used to assess occupational burnout symptoms in working adults. Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) focuses on common dimensions of burnout, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization/cynicism, and reduced personal accomplishment.

The instrument consists of 22 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses characterize the frequency of work-related experiences and can support clinical screening, organizational assessment, or monitoring over time when interpreted in context.

Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is commonly applied in healthcare and other people-facing professions to inform discussions about work stress, functional impact, and potential targets for intervention, alongside other clinical and occupational health data.

Author: christina-maslach, susan-e-jackson

Literature: Maslach, C., Schaufeli, W. B., & Leiter, M. P. Job burnout. Annual Review of Psychology. 2001.; Shirom, A. Reflections on the study of burnout. Work & Stress. 2005.; Schaufeli, W. B., Leiter, M. P., Maslach, C., & Jackson, S. E. The Maslach Burnout Inventory: Test manual. Consulting Psychologists Press. 1996.

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