Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Test

Understand your burnout level in about 20 minutes, including exhaustion, depersonalization, and accomplishment. Get a clear, reliable snapshot from 22 items to guide next steps for stress recovery.
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June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025
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20/54
Emotional Exhaustion (EE)
This scale measures depletion of emotional, physical, and overall energy resources associated with sustained stress.
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Moderate
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018Low1936Moderate3754High
A score of 20 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not severe level of psychoemotional exhaustion.
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12/30
Depersonalization (D)
Measures emotional distancing and detached, impersonal attitudes toward other people as a component of burnout.
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Moderate
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010Low1120Moderate2130High
A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency toward emotional detachment in social interactions compared with lower scores.
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22/48
Personal Accomplishment (PA)
This scale measures a reduced sense of competence and perceived value in one’s work or activities.
Low reduction
Moderate reduction
High reduction
015Low reduction1631Moderate reduction3248High reduction
A score of 22 falls in the Moderate reduction range, suggesting a noticeable but not severe decrease in perceived personal effectiveness and accomplishment.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overworked helping professionals
41%OF USERS
Healthcare, education, and social service workers take it to check for exhaustion, emotional distancing, and a drop in feeling effective.
Stressed corporate employees
34%OF USERS
People in demanding office roles use it to see whether chronic workload and pressure are turning into burnout symptoms.
Students and early-career workers
25%OF USERS
Those juggling study, new responsibilities, and long hours take it to understand whether fatigue and low motivation reflect burnout.
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Psychoemotional Exhaustion (PE)
Average
34.3
Normal range
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Depersonalization (D)
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13.5
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30
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Reduction of Personal Achievements (RoPA)
Average
19.7
Normal range
12.826.7
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48
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures psychological burnout using three scales: psychoemotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduction of personal accomplishment.
How is the overall burnout index calculated?
Each scale is scored separately and the three scale scores are summed to produce the burnout index.
How should items be rated on the 0–6 scale?
Select one number from 0 to 6 that best reflects how often the statement applies, based on typical experiences. Use the full range when appropriate.
How long does the questionnaire take and how many items are included?
It includes 22 items and typically takes about 20 minutes to complete.
What should be done if an item does not seem to fit or cannot be answered exactly?
Choose the response that comes closest to typical experience rather than skipping the item. If uncertain, use the middle range option that best matches frequency.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure assesses occupational burnout symptoms and related attitudes in helping and service contexts. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), developed by Christina Maslach and Susan E. Jackson, consists of 22 items and typically takes about 20 minutes to complete.

It yields scores on three domains commonly interpreted as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (cynicism or detachment), and reduced personal accomplishment. Responses are provided on a 0-6 frequency scale, and domain scores can be summarized to support an overall appraisal of burnout severity when using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).

Author: Christina Maslach, Susan E. Jackson
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