Christina Maslach: podcast appearances and interviews

Christina Maslach, born January 21, 1946, is an American social psychologist and professor emerita of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. She is recognized for her research on occupational burnout and is a co-author of the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Areas of Worklife Survey. Her work has significantly contributed to understanding the emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment that characterize burnout in various professional settings. Early in her career, Maslach played a pivotal role in interrupting the Stanford prison experiment, demonstrating her engagement with ethical considerations in psychological research. Her contributions to academia and psychology have been acknowledged through awards such as the U.S. Professor of the Year in 1997. Throughout her career, her research and advocacy have highlighted the importance of workplace well-being and ethical research practices.