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[Proposal of a method for assessing burnout risk in teachers: the VA.RI.B.O (VAlutazione RIschio Burn-Out)]

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction. Burnout syndrome (BOS) can be defined as a chronic work strain characterized by three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (or cynicism), reduced professional effectiveness.BOS typically strikes the helping professions like the teachers. Objective. The aims of this study are: 1) clarify the concept of BOS, as currently configured in the international scientific literature; 2) analyze the psychosocial risk factors in teachers; 3) develop a methodology for the assessment and prevention of the risk of BOS in the teachers.Methods. The literature review followed some of the PRISMA guidelines criteria.Results and discussion. The results of the study highlight BOS as a risk factor specific and distinct from labor-related stress. A strategy called VA.RI.B.O is proposed (Burn-Out Recognition) for teachers.

Source: Giornale italiano di medicina del lavoro ed ergonomia

DOI: 10.4081/gimle.562

Authors: Francesco Chirico, Giuseppe Taino, Nicola Magnavita, Ines Giorgi, Giuseppe Ferrari, Maria Carmela Mongiovì, Marcello Imbriani

Institutions: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Società Italiana di Psicoterapia Integrata

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: W4407767991

FWCI: 5.334

Cites: 44

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10