Table 2.
Multi-level and multi-layer structure of a semantic definition of occupational burnout based on the concepts (reduced to hyponyms or hyperonyms) shared in the analytical sub-corpus of definitions and number of their occurrence in the original definitions at each level and layer.
| Concept occurrence among 11 definitions | Concept occurrence among 13 definitions | |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological level | ||
| Deterioration of well-being | 11 | 13 |
| Exhaustion | 8 | 10 |
| Emotional exhaustion | 4 | 4 |
| Mental exhaustion | 1 | 1 |
| Weariness | 5 | 7 |
| Cognitive weariness | 3 | |
| Demotivation | 2 | 3 |
| Inability to cope | 2 | 2 |
| Negative attitude | 7 | 7 |
| Frustration | 4 | 4 |
| Negative feelings about oneself | 4 | 4 |
| Dehumanization | 3 | 3 |
| Detachment distancing | 5 | 6 |
| Detachment towards co-workers | 2 | 2 |
| Detachment towards clients | 1 | 1 |
| Physical level | ||
| Deterioration of well-being | 9 | 11 |
| Recovery problems | 3 | 3 |
| Sleep disorders | 3 | 3 |
| Sleepiness | 1 | 1 |
| Insomnia | 2 | 2 |
| Exhaustion | 9 | 11 |
| Physical exhaustion | 7 | 9 |
| Fatigue | 4 | 5 |
| Behavioural level | ||
| Dysfunctional behaviours | 5 | 6 |
| Relational inability | 3 | 3 |
| Regarding clients | 0 | 0 |
| Regarding co-workers | 1 | 1 |
| Cynicism (disengagement) | 2 | 2 |