Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Disaster and Risk, cilt.8, sa.2, ss.530-542, 2025 (Scopus, TRDizin)
Disasters and emergencies are complex processes that must be addressed not only from a physical perspective but also through their psychosocial dimensions. Professionals working in these settings are often exposed to high levels of stress, uncertainty, and intense workloads, placing them at significant risk for burnout. This study aims to examine the relationship between burnout levels and quiet quitting tendencies among employees of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) in Türkiye. The sample of the study consists of 137 AFAD employees who voluntarily agreed to participate. Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment), and the Quiet Quitting Scale (personal reflection, positive attitude, and perception of mobbing). The analyses revealed that emotional exhaustion and depersonalization levels are significantly correlated with silent resignation tendencies. On the other hand, low perceived personal accomplishment was found not to have a significant relationship with this tendency. In addition, a weak negative correlation was found between positive attitude and emotional exhaustion. The findings suggest that burnout levels among professionals working in disaster contexts are closely associated with quiet quitting, a form of psychological disengagement from work, and underscore the need for organizational interventions.