Scale Overview & Construct
19-item scale measuring burnout across three sources: personal, work-related, and client-related (the last subscale optional, for client-facing roles).
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. Uses the instrument's own 0/25/50/75/100 scoring convention rather than a simple 1-5 scale. Item 13 is worded positively and is reverse-scored so a higher score consistently reflects greater burnout.
License: Public Domain. Citation: Kristensen, T. S., Borritz, M., Villadsen, E., & Christensen, K. B. (2005). The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory: A new tool for the assessment of burnout. Work & Stress, 19(3), 192-207. Developed at the Danish National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NFA) and released for free public use. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory?
19-item scale measuring burnout across three sources: personal, work-related, and client-related (the last subscale optional, for client-facing roles).
How long does the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory take?
It takes about 8 minutes to answer all 19 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.