Understanding the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI): Are You Exhausted or Burned Out?

The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), developed by Kristensen et al. (2005), is one of the most widely used burnout assessments in occupational health psychology. The CBI redefines burnout as 'a state of physical and psychological exhaustion' and measures it across three distinct domains: personal, work-related, and client-related. This article examines the CBI's theoretical foundations, three-dimensional structure, and practical applications.