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Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI)

Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) Test

See how close you are to burnout at work in about 3 minutes. A quick 16 item check that pinpoints fatigue and detachment so you can act early and track changes over time.

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19/32

Exhaustion / Vigor (E/V)

This scale measures work-related fatigue (physical, emotional, and cognitive) versus the presence of vitality and resilience to meet job demands.

Higher energy

Elevated exhaustion

8 – 18: Higher energy | 19 – 32: Elevated exhaustion

A score of 19 falls in the Elevated exhaustion range, suggesting noticeably increased fatigue and reduced energy compared with lower scores on this scale.

example score

19/32

Disengagement / Identification (D/I)

This scale measures how emotionally detached versus identified and engaged a person feels with their work and organization.

Identification

Detachment

8 – 17: Identification | 18 – 32: Detachment

A score of 19 falls in the Detachment range, suggesting some emotional distancing from work compared with stronger identification and engagement.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overloaded professionals

41%OF USERS

People juggling heavy workloads or long hours who feel constantly tired, irritable, or less effective at work.

Detached or unmotivated workers

34%OF USERS

Employees who notice growing cynicism, emotional distance, or a drop in interest and meaning in their tasks.

HR and team leaders

25%OF USERS

Managers and HR specialists using a quick check-in to spot burnout risks and plan support or recovery steps for teams.

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Exhaustion / Energy (E/E)

Average

22.2

Normal range

18.3 — 26

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Detachment / Identification (D/I)

Average

25.2

Normal range

20.9 — 29.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures two burnout-related dimensions: Disengagement and Exhaustion. It also reflects the opposite patterns of Identification and Vigor.

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

Completion usually takes about 3 minutes. The form contains 16 items.

What do Disengagement and Exhaustion mean in this measure?

Disengagement reflects emotional distancing and reduced involvement in work tasks. Exhaustion reflects persistent physical and mental fatigue related to work demands.

How should items be answered?

Select the response option that best matches typical experience at work, not a single unusual day. Answer all items using the same response scale.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Scores indicate relative levels of disengagement and exhaustion and can be tracked over time. Results do not provide a clinical diagnosis and should be considered alongside other information when planning support.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) Test

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This measure is designed to assess occupational burnout symptoms, with an emphasis on work-related exhaustion and disengagement. The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) provides a brief self-report snapshot that can be used to support screening, monitoring, or research applications. It was developed by E. Demerouti and A. B. Bakker.

The instrument consists of 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items are intended to capture both burnout-relevant experiences and relatively positive counterparts (e.g., energy and work identification), supporting interpretation across a continuum of functioning.

Results from the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) should be interpreted in the context of occupational demands, role expectations, and other clinical or organizational information, and are not sufficient on their own to establish a diagnosis.

Author: A. B. Bakker, E. Demerouti

Literature: Demerouti, E., Bakker, A. B., Vardakou, I., & Kantas, A. The convergent validity of two burnout instruments: A multitrait-multimethod analysis. European Journal of Psychological Assessment. 2003.

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