Kuntien johtoryhmien kertomuksia työuupumuksesta

Abstract

This study aims to gain an understanding of personal experiences of burnout phenomenon among members of municipal management teams. Fourteen managers were interviewed. Four types of burnout narratives were identified: denier, persevering, recovered and defender. These data were analysed using Labov & Walezky's model of the structural types of narrative clauses. The analysis reveals similarities and differences of burnout experiences within each of the identified narrative types. Particularly, the study explores the role of workplace community in burnout recovery.