Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Work burnout among academic staff in universities is a pervasive and concerning issue that has gained increasing attention in recent years. The academic environment, characterized by high work demands, intense pressure to publish, and constant engagement in teaching and research activities, creates a fertile ground for the development of burnout. Burnout is a psychological syndrome that involves chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. The academic profession, traditionally revered for its pursuit of knowledge and intellectual contributions, is facing unprecedented challenges that contribute to the heightened prevalence of burnout. This issue is not only detrimental to the well-being of individual academics but also poses a threat to the overall health and productivity of academic institutions. Burnout can result in decreased job satisfaction, lower productivity, and ultimately, attrition from the academic profession. The consequences extend beyond the individual, affecting the quality of education and research output produced by universities
Authors: Maduelosi, Ngozi Jane, Ezuluofor, Maureen
Institutions: Rivers State University, University of Port Harcourt
Language: English
Topic: Stress and Burnout Research
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7217020102