Burnout Among Direct Care Workers in Chinese Long-term Care Facilities: A Multilevel Analysis Integrating the Stress Process and Job Demands–Resources Models

Yuanxing Wang, Xiang Gao, Kaipeng Wang, Fei Sun, School of Sociology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Elder Service Research Center, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Social Work, University of Denver, School of Social Work, Michigan State University, East Lansing

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on April 01, 2026

Abstract

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This study investigates burnout among direct care workers (DCWs) in Chinese long-term care (LTC) facilities, guided by the Stress Process Model and the Job Demands–Resources Model. Using hierarchical linear modeling, the research analyzed data from 217 ...