Abstract
The aim of the present study is to determine whether there is a relationship
betweenperceived stress, burnout, job satisfaction and absences. The study also looks for
relationships between gender, age-groups and absenteeism. The method used was a crosssectional
correlational design. The Maslach Burnout Inventory, Job Satisfaction Scale and
Perceived Stress Scale were used to measure the variables. Participants were all part-time
students from DBS College in employment. The students were asked to fill in the
questionnaires and to disclose how many times they had been absent from work in the past 12
months. The analyses showed that there is a significantly inverse relationship between job
satisfaction and absenteeism. Perceived Stress Scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory scores
did not significantly correlate to days absent
