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This study examined the relationship between women’s perceptions of the glass ceiling and workplace burnout. The concept of glass ceiling beliefs encompasses psychological barriers perceived by women that hinder their career advancement. This study explores how these perception influence burnout, focusing on the psychological composite of female employees. A sample size of 465 female employees participated, providing data through survey measuring glass ceiling and burnout level. The study identifies four specific glass ceiling beliefs: denial, resistance, resignation, and acceptance. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to test the hypothesis, revealing that denial and resilience are negatively related to burnout, whereas resignation and acceptance are positively related to burnout. The findings highlight the significant role of glass ceiling beliefs in predicting burnout, emphasizing the need for organizations to address these perceptions to enhance female employees’ well-being and career progression. Practical implications suggest incorporating these beliefs into human resource practices to create a supportive work environment and reduce burnout.

Keywords

Burnout, Women employees, Glass Ceiling (GC), Workplace barriers

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