Gibson, Jennifer A., Grey, Ian M. and Hastings, Richard P. (2009) Supervisor support as a predictor of burnout and therapeutic self-efficacy in therapists working in ABA schools. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Volume 39 (Number 7). pp. 1024-1030. doi:10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4 ISSN 0162-3257.

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Abstract

Very little is known about factors potentially affecting the performance of therapists delivering applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions for young children with autism. Eighty-one therapists working in ABA schools participated in a questionnaire study focused on their reports of burnout and perceived therapeutic self-efficacy in their work role. Perceived supervisor support played a central role in the prediction of reduced therapist burnout and increased therapeutic self-efficacy. In addition, perceived supervisor support moderated the impact of work demands on personal accomplishment burnout. Those therapists reporting high work demands and lower levels of supervisor support had lower personal accomplishment scores on the Maslach burnout inventory. Clinical implications include the importance of supervisor support for therapists and also supervisor style.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	0162-3257
Official Date:	July 2009
Dates:	Date Event July 2009 Published
Volume:	Volume 39
Number:	Number 7
Page Range:	pp. 1024-1030
DOI:	10.1007/s10803-009-0709-4
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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