Impact of Maladaptive Perfectionism on Perceived Burdensomeness: Role of Job Burnout and Rumination in Medical Professionals

Abstract

The research was conducted to investigate relationship of Maladaptive Perfectionism, Perceived Burdensomeness, Rumination and Job Burnout in Medical Professionals. It hypothesized that there will be positive relationship between Maladaptive Perfectionism, Perceived Burdensomeness, Job Burnout and Rumination, also Rumination and Job Burnout are likely to play a mediating role between the relationship of Maladaptive Perfectionism and Perceived Burdensomeness in medical professionals. The sample consists of 250 medical professionals from Lahore, Pakistan. The correlational research study and purposive sampling technique was used. In study Big Three Perfectionism Scale-Short Form (BTPS-SF-16), Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire-10 (INQ-10), Ruminative Responses Scale-Short Form (RRS-SF-10) and Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey (MBI-GS 9) were used. Statistical analysis included descriptive analysis, psychometric properties of scales, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Serial Mediation analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 27 (SPSS 27). The results revealed that MP is significantly positive correlated to PB, JB and Rumination. The Rumination and Job Burnout in serial mediation partially mediated the relationship of MP and perceived burdensomeness. The study is identifying the mechanisms for preventive measures and making intervention strategies for medical professionals in future.