Abstract:

The goal of this research is to analyze the correlation level  between emotional labour and burnout  of coaches. Descriptive survey and correlation survey models which are among the qualitative research models were used in the research. The study group involved 89 female and 271 male olympic sport branches coaches (total 360) serving in the Youth and Sports Directorates of different cities, who were selected using the convenience sampling method which is one of the non-random sampling methods. Research participants were asked demographical questions. Also the Emotional Labour scale and the Burnout Scale were used. Percentage, frequency, t-test and Correlation Analysis were performed. Level of significance was regarded to be p<0.05. According to the findings, actions of coaches are generally driven by their natural emotions. This is followed by deep role playing. Superficial behaviour comes last. Analysis of the sub-dimensions of the concept of burnout shows that, sub-dimension of desensitization has the lowest average, it is followed by the sub-dimensions of emotional burnout and decrease in the level of personal success. Deep role playing is not related with burnout. Superficial role playing is in positive relationship with the sub-dimension of desensitization, even though it is at a low level. It is also observed that the variable of marital status creates a significant difference on deep role playing and natural emotions in favour of participants who are married. In conclusion, it is seen that there is a correlation between emotional labour and burnout. 

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