Emotional Exhaustion Scale

The Emotional Exhaustion subscale is one of three core dimensions of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), developed by Maslach and Jackson in 1981. Emotional exhaustion represents the first stage of burnout, characterized by feeling emotionally drained, fatigued, and depleted as a result of work. The nine-item subscale measures the frequency of exhaustion, energy depletion, and tiredness. It is the strongest dimension of burnout, most closely predicting negative outcomes such as intent to leave, absenteeism, and health problems.