Validez factorial del inventario de burnout de psic�logos en una muestra de psic�logos Mexicanos

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to test the factorial validity of the Burnout of Psychologist Inventory (IBP) in a sample of Mexican professionals. The sample consisted of 454 Mexican psychologists. For this, a factor analysis using principal components and Oblimin rotation and a confirmatory factor analysis was carried out. The internal consistency of the scales evaluated by Cronbach's alpha coefficient showed high reliability, over the 0,70 minimum established. Together, the three dimensions of the IBP were able to explain 46,95% of the variance. The results obtained reveal that the model that best meets empirical data was the one with items 2, 14 and 17 removed, which provided a superior fit than the original one. The CFI (comparative fit index) and AGFI (adjusted goodness of fit index) fit indices showed values of 0,92 and 0,89, respectively, an RMSEA (root mean square error of approximation) has a value of 0,053. The present study showed that IBP seems to be a valid and a reliable measure for burnout in psychologist.