Baffling Inconsistencies between Work Engagement and Job Burnout: The Potential Mediation of Organization Engagement - Insights from a Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The evolutionary course of the relationship between work engagement and burnout reveals a pattern of inconsistencies and unpredictability. Despite numerous research efforts to explain this intricate interplay, the role of organization engagement, a related yet significant separate construct, is unexplainably overlooked. This systematic literature review explores the evolving relationship between work engagement and burnout, considering contextual variables, to answer the question: What role does organizational engagement play in these dynamics? The relevant articles were identified using the Scopus database, and a total of 75 eligible articles were extracted for the analysis. The findings highlight that the relationship between work engagement and burnout varies based on the context and the interacting variables between them, emphasizing the potential mediating role of organization engagement. The study concludes with the formulation of a conceptual framework and outlines directions for future research.