Síndrome de Boreout y estrategias pro-Boreout

Abstract

Introduction: Boreout Syndrome is a condition affecting workers when three elements coexist: boredom, disinterest, and under-demanding tasks. This is an increasing problem that impacts both organizations and exposed workers. To perpetuate Boreout Syndrome, employees employ ten techniques (Pro-Boreout Strategies): Compression, Layering, Blocking, Hindrance, Screening, Documentation, Pseudo-Delivery, Home-Office-Link, Pseudo-Burnout, and Noise. This study aims to determine the most commonly used Pro-Boreout Strategies among workers categorized with varying degrees of Boreout Syndrome (Mild, Moderate, Severe). Methodology: This study is grounded in the positivist paradigm, with a descriptive-correlational design of a non-experimental, cross-sectional type. Boreout evaluation questionnaires (Cabrera, 2014) filled out by 1,225 office workers were reviewed. A probabilistic sample of 200 workers who showed some degree of Boreout was extracted. Descriptive statistics were generated using SPSS, version 26, to identify the most frequently used strategies. Results: Of the 200 questionnaires, 115 (57.50%) reported Mild Boreout; 54 (27.00%) reported Moderate Boreout; and 31 (15.50%) reported Severe Boreout. The most frequently used strategies were Compression (67%), Blocking (61%), and Screening (58%). A statistically significant correlation was observed between the degrees of Boreout and the number of strategies used. Discussion: The statistically significant correlation between the degrees of Boreout and the number of strategies employed highlights that workers more severely affected by Boreout resort to these strategies more frequently. Conclusions: Identifying Pro-Boreout Strategies is crucial for prevention, creating a healthier and more productive work environment, and positively impacting both workers and organizations.