FABA (originally AVEM - Work-Related Behavior and Experience Patterns) is an instrument for assessing individual coping patterns in dealing with work demands. It was developed by Schaarschmidt and Fischer.
The Four Patterns
FABA distinguishes four typical coping patterns:
Pattern G (Health):
- Balanced engagement
- Good distancing ability
- High resilience
Pattern S (Conservation):
- Reduced engagement
- Good recovery ability
- Low burnout risk, but possible under-challenge
Risk Pattern A:
- Excessive engagement
- Perfectionism
- Elevated burnout risk
Risk Pattern B:
- Resignation and exhaustion
- Reduced resilience
- Acute burnout risk
Dimensions Measured
- Professional ambition
- Willingness to exert
- Perfectionism
- Distancing ability
- Resignation tendency
- Offensive problem solving
- Inner calm and balance
- Professional success experience
- Life satisfaction
- Social support
Application
FABA is suitable for:
- Individual risk analysis
- Early burnout detection
- Personnel development
- Workplace health management