Study of factors of prevalence of burnout syndrome among higher education faculty in Latin America
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the prevalence of burnout syndrome subscales—emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment—among university educators in six Latin American countries, conducted during the first semester of 2024. A three-factor ANOVA test with interaction was conducted to analyze significant differences in the level of burnout across the three representation scales, six countries, male and female sexes, and the interactions among the three factors. A diverse sample of 240 university professors, aged between 24 and 57 years, was collected. A significant difference in the level of burnout by country was found. Mexico x ̅_M=46.92 and Colombia x ̅_C=45.25 exhibit burnout levels that exceed the general average x ̅_G=46.92, while Ecuador x ̅_E=38.75 and Peru x ̅_P=40.83 manifest averages that fall below x ̅_G. Educators in Ecuador display a markedly lower level of burnout on the emotional exhaustion scale x ̅_EE=33.25 and a higher level on the personal accomplishment scale x ̅_EA=45.5. In Chile and Colombia, lower levels are noted on the personal accomplishment scale x ̅_HA=33.75 and x ̅_CA=40, respectively. It is concluded that while the work context of teachers in Latin America may appear uniform, a notable disparity exists in the prevalence of Burnout syndrome, this variation may indicate differing working conditions or coping mechanisms employed by teachers in each nation. The study is limited on examining the interaction of burnout subscales across six countries and gender, not all Latin American countries along with some important demographic and contextual variables are considered for the complete analysis of the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome. Investigating the impact of burnout on university educators in Latin America is important, as this region faces educational challenges and demands physically and mentally resilient teachers. These educators play a crucial role in shaping the future generations of professionals who will enter the workforce and contribute to the region's development.
Source: Revista Amazonia Investiga
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407171633