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Perspectives on Burnout: Mexican Preschool and Primary School Teachers’ Experiences and Solutions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Burnout among teachers in Mexico remains a critical yet understudied issue shaped by structural and contextual stressors. This study examines burnout among preschool and primary teachers, focusing on systemic, interpersonal, and environmental factors. Drawing on twenty semi-structured interviews, we present an in-depth analysis of six focal cases selected through maximum-variation sampling to illuminate contrasting patterns. Findings show that institutional pressures such as excessive workloads, unsafe conditions, and lack of support undermine teacher well-being, whereas resilience is strengthened through collective action, boundary-setting, and coping strategies. Implications include school-based support, peer collaboration, and leadership that promotes emotional-support strategies and mediates conflicts.

Source: Journal of Education

DOI: 10.1177/00220574251383459

Authors: Angelica Janeth Cortez Soto, Yolanda Heredia Escorza

Institution: Tecnológico de Monterrey

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Burnout

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650