Copenhagen Burnout Inventory
CBIA 19-item public-domain measure with separate personal, work-related, and client-related burnout scales.
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Reliability & validation
Subscales
Response anchors
Always / To a very high degree · Often / To a high degree · Sometimes / Somewhat · Seldom / To a low degree · Never or almost never / To a very low degree
Known limitations
The three scales are domain-specific and should not be collapsed into one undifferentiated total. The client-related scale is applicable only when respondents work with clients, patients, students, or similar recipients.
Original citation
Kristensen, T. S., Borritz, M., Villadsen, E., Christensen, K. B. (2005). The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory: A new tool for the assessment of burnout. Work & Stress, 19(3), 192-207.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02678370500297720Questions researchers ask
What does the CBI measure?
A 19-item public-domain measure with separate personal, work-related, and client-related burnout scales.
How many items does the CBI have?
The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) has 19 items across 3 subscales: Personal Burnout, Work-Related Burnout, Client-Related Burnout.
Is the CBI free to use?
The CBI is in the public domain — free to use, reproduce and adapt without seeking permission. Cite the original source.
Is the CBI reliable?
Validation studies report Cronbach's α of 0.85–0.87. See the reliability section for the population studied and full statistics.
Who developed the CBI, and how do I cite it?
Kristensen, T. S., Borritz, M., Villadsen, E., Christensen, K. B. (2005). The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory: A new tool for the assessment of burnout. Work & Stress, 19(3), 192-207. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678370500297720
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Library entry verified August 2026. Metadata is provided for reference; item wording is available inside Folio Surveyor, subject to each instrument's licensing.