Scale Overview & Construct
33-item scale measuring burnout — core exhaustion, mental distance, and cognitive/emotional impairment from work, plus secondary psychological distress and psychosomatic complaint subscales.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Schaufeli, W. B., Desart, S., & De Witte, H. (2020). Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT)—Development, validity, and reliability. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), 9495. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Burnout Assessment Tool?
33-item scale measuring burnout — core exhaustion, mental distance, and cognitive/emotional impairment from work, plus secondary psychological distress and psychosomatic complaint subscales.
How long does the Burnout Assessment Tool take?
It takes about 14 minutes to answer all 33 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.