Mediating effect of burnout on the relationship between job satisfaction and intentions to leave: a study in the health sector

The aim of this study is investigating of mediating effect of burnout on the relationship between job satisfaction and intentions to leave. In order to realize this aim, questionnaire was applied to 308 out of 820 employees in a public hospital in Erzincan province. The data obtained from the questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS and AMOS statistical programs and the results were interpreted statistically. As a result of the analyzes made, it was determined that there is a negative relationship between job satisfaction and intention to leave and burnout has a full meadiating effect on this relationship. In addition, it has been observed that hospital worker’s job satisfaction levels are high, burnout levels and intentions to leave are low.