Résumé
The aim of this study is to identify specific stressors within mayoral activities and to construct a mayors' life event inventory.
Two online questionnaires were administered at four-month intervals. The first one collecting verbatim related to the stressors experienced by mayors. The second one evaluating the intensity and occurrence of the different stressors identified.
In total, we retained responses from 1,120 mayorsThe first questionnaire has identified 25 work-related and 9 personal life stressors (the cumulative stressor scale). The beta coefficients of the mediation analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between stressors and burnout. The total effect of stressors on burnout was substantial (β = 0.60, p < .001).
This study sheds light on the specific stressors that affect mayors in France, revealing a complex interplay between work-related and personal life challenges.