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OLBI

The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) is a highly versatile 16-item scale that is designed to be applicable across all occupational fields.

Instructions

Please fill in all questions. The result will be displayed live once all questions have been answered.

1. I always find new and interesting aspects in my work
2. There are days when I feel tired before I arrive at work.
3. It happens more and more often that I talk about my work in a negative way
4. After work, I tend to need more time than in the past in order to relax.
5. I can tolerate the pressure of my work very well.
6. Lately, I tend to think less at work and do my job almost mechanically.
7. I find my work to be a positive challenge.
8. During my work, I often feel emotionally drained.
9. Over time, one can become disconnected from this type of work.
10. After working, I have enough energy for my leisure activities.
11. Sometimes I feel sickened by my work tasks.
12. After my work, I usually feel worn out and weary.
13. This is the only type of work that I can imagine myself doing.
14. Usually, I can manage the amount of my work well.
15. I feel more and more engaged in my work.
16. When I work, I usually feel energized.

Live score

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Scoring Instructions

Total scores range from 16 to 64.

Higher scores indicate higher levels of burnout. In a corporate context, a total score above 35-40 often triggers the need for strategic resilience intervention.

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