Workplace Violence Exposure and Job Burnout Among Korean Paramedics: The Moderating Roles of Family, Coworker, and Organizational Support

Background/Objectives: This study sought to investigate the relationship between workplace violence exposure and job burnout among Korean paramedics and the moderating roles of different sources of social support, including family, coworker, and organizational support, on this relationship. Methods: Participants were 175 paramedics working in B city, South Korea. Data were collected through an online survey conducted from 15 July to 30 July 2025. Workplace violence exposure, family support, coworker support, organizational support, and job burnout were assessed using validated self-report questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and three-step hierarchical regression analyses were performed using the SPSS program. Results: Workplace violence exposure was positively associated with job burnout among paramedics. Among the three sources of social support, organizational support was associated with lower levels of job burnout. Family support moderated the association between workplace violence exposure and job burnout, whereas the moderating effects of coworker support and organizational support were not statistically significant. Conclusions: The findings suggest that organizational support and family-based support strategies may be important resources for addressing job burnout among paramedics exposed to workplace violence. These findings may contribute to a better understanding of support mechanisms associated with job burnout among paramedics and inform future intervention development and organizational support strategies.