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Mental Health of Educators: A Pilot Study on Personality and Physical Activity as Correlates of Teachers’ Occupational Burnout

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study explores burnout among 73 school teachers, examining associations with personality, physical activity, and differences based on age, gender, and specialization. Utilizing the NEO-FFI Personality Inventory, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire, it revealed significant correlations between personality traits (excluding openness) and all burnout dimensions. Notably, younger teachers exhibited higher depersonalization levels than their older counterparts. Given teachers’ pivotal role in student development, researching occupational burnout is crucial – especially in the post-pandemic era. Understanding these dynamics is essential for fostering a healthy educational environment and ensuring overallstudent well-being.

Source: European Journal of Health Policy Humanization of Care and Medical Ethics

DOI: 10.21697/ejhp.0306.01

Authors: Dominika Wilczyńska, Marcelina Hejła

Institution: Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Burnout

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406903122

FWCI: 0.798

Cites: 22

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10