Psychometric Testing: Indonesian Adaptation of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) for Nurses

Lisa Fauzia (Departement of Nursing Management, Institut Nani Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia)
Syahrul Syahrul (Department of Community, Family and Gerontology, Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Andi Masyitha Irwan (Department of Community, Family and Gerontology, Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Kadek Ayu Erika (Departement of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)

Indonesian Contemporary Nursing Journal (ICON Journal)
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Volume 11 Number 1 August 2026

Aims: This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable Indonesian version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) Questionnaire to identify nurses experiencing burnout syndrome.   Methods: This research uses a methodological study approach with cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation through the Delphi study method. The research is conducted in two stages: adaptation through translation of the original version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) questionnaire and testing the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Purposive sampling included 180 samples from three hospitals in Makassar, Indonesia.    Results: Each statement item with a Content Validity Index (CVI) of ≥0.80 was regarded as valid. Reliability was confirmed by a Cronbach's alpha exceeding 0.70, which signifies good consistency. Most items in the questionnaire showed significant test-retest correlations (p=< 0.05)   Conclusion: The Indonesian version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) is valid and reliable for identifying nurses experiencing burnout syndrome.