Overview

The Burnout Measure, Short Version (BMS) is a psychometric tool designed to assess occupational burnout with fewer items compared to the full-length Burnout Measure (BM). This shortened version maintains accuracy and reliability, offering a faster and more flexible approach to measuring burnout levels.

Purpose

The primary objective of the BMS is to: Provide a quick and efficient assessment of burnout levels. Maintain strong psychometric properties while reducing response burden. Support researchers, clinicians, and organizations in evaluating workplace stress and burnout.

Scoring & Calibration

The BMS consists of fewer statements than the full BM version. Participants rate items on a Likert scale (1 = Never to 7 = Always). The scale assesses core dimensions of occupational burnout, including: Emotional exhaustion, Fatigue, Work-related distress. Higher scores indicate greater levels of burnout.

Key References

Malach-Pines, A. (2005). The Burnout Measure, Short Version. International Journal of Stress Management, 12(1), 78-88.
Schaufeli, W. B., & Bakker, A. B. (2004). Job demands, job resources, and their relationship with burnout and engagement: A multi-sample study. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 25(3), 293-315.
McManus, I. C., Winder, B. C., & Gordon, D. (2002). The causal links between stress and burnout in a longitudinal study of UK doctors. The Lancet, 359(9323), 2089-2090.
Shirom, A. (2003). Job-related burnout: A review. In J. C. Quick & L. E. Tetrick (Eds.), Handbook of Occupational Health Psychology (pp. 245-264). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.