Research in Burnout Syndrome: Critical reflection from a methodological perspective

Abstract

Research in Psychology is characterised by using the scientific method, specifically the hypothetico-deductive model. Recently, several authors have shown some of the problems that psychologists face when conducting research.
For instance, a wide variety of theoretical models, lack of replication studies, study design errors, high rate of false positive, inappropriate data analysis practices and ineffective and slow scientific knowledge transmission. Through a narrative review, this study aims to critically analyse the occurrence of these problems in the field of Occupational Health Psychology, particularly regarding the burnout syndrome. Evidence suggests that some problems mentioned at a general level coincide with those in this field. Finally, these results are discussed.