Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review

Burnout, characterized by emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress, is a significant concern for teachers worldwide. This systematic review aims to explore and synthesize the primary factors affecting burnout among teachers. Following the PRISMA model, we conducted a compre...

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Main Authors: Menon, Husna Amirah, Tan, Lee Shee, Ahmad Zaini, Liyana Syifaa, Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati, Zainudin, Zaida Nor, Mohamad Yusop, Yusni, Anuar, Muharram
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Published: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117539/
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author Menon, Husna Amirah
Tan, Lee Shee
Ahmad Zaini, Liyana Syifaa
Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati
Zainudin, Zaida Nor
Mohamad Yusop, Yusni
Anuar, Muharram
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Tan, Lee Shee
Ahmad Zaini, Liyana Syifaa
Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati
Zainudin, Zaida Nor
Mohamad Yusop, Yusni
Anuar, Muharram
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description Burnout, characterized by emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress, is a significant concern for teachers worldwide. This systematic review aims to explore and synthesize the primary factors affecting burnout among teachers. Following the PRISMA model, we conducted a comprehensive search in databases such as Scopus and Science Direct and reviewed 12 studies across various educational settings, including primary and secondary schools, universities, colleges, and special education setting. Key findings highlight emotional regulation as crucial in mitigating burnout, alongside factors such as perceived well-being, self-efficacy in handling classroom challenges, levels of work engagement, and the supportive or stressful nature of school environments. While studies varied in methodology and focus, the synthesis underscores these factors as consistently influential across different educational contexts. To address the identified challenges, evidence-based recommendations are proposed for policymakers, educators, and school administrators. Strategies include fostering emotional intelligence training for teachers to enhance emotional regulation skills, implementing well-being programs to support mental health, promoting self-efficacy through professional development opportunities, fostering a positive work environment to increase engagement, and tailoring support systems that consider the unique contextual factors of each educational setting. This systematic review provides actionable insights for stakeholders aiming to mitigate teacher burnout and enhance overall well-being within educational settings as well as highlighting the limitations to fill the current literature gap.
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spelling upm-1175392025-05-29T03:15:59Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117539/ Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review Menon, Husna Amirah Tan, Lee Shee Ahmad Zaini, Liyana Syifaa Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati Zainudin, Zaida Nor Mohamad Yusop, Yusni Anuar, Muharram Burnout, characterized by emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress, is a significant concern for teachers worldwide. This systematic review aims to explore and synthesize the primary factors affecting burnout among teachers. Following the PRISMA model, we conducted a comprehensive search in databases such as Scopus and Science Direct and reviewed 12 studies across various educational settings, including primary and secondary schools, universities, colleges, and special education setting. Key findings highlight emotional regulation as crucial in mitigating burnout, alongside factors such as perceived well-being, self-efficacy in handling classroom challenges, levels of work engagement, and the supportive or stressful nature of school environments. While studies varied in methodology and focus, the synthesis underscores these factors as consistently influential across different educational contexts. To address the identified challenges, evidence-based recommendations are proposed for policymakers, educators, and school administrators. Strategies include fostering emotional intelligence training for teachers to enhance emotional regulation skills, implementing well-being programs to support mental health, promoting self-efficacy through professional development opportunities, fostering a positive work environment to increase engagement, and tailoring support systems that consider the unique contextual factors of each educational setting. This systematic review provides actionable insights for stakeholders aiming to mitigate teacher burnout and enhance overall well-being within educational settings as well as highlighting the limitations to fill the current literature gap. Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117539/1/117539.pdf Menon, Husna Amirah and Tan, Lee Shee and Ahmad Zaini, Liyana Syifaa and Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati and Zainudin, Zaida Nor and Mohamad Yusop, Yusni and Anuar, Muharram (2024) Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (11). pp. 1498-1512. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/23063/Factors-of-Burnout-among-Teachers-A-Systematic-Review 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i11/23063
spellingShingle Menon, Husna Amirah
Tan, Lee Shee
Ahmad Zaini, Liyana Syifaa
Wan Othman, Wan Norhayati
Zainudin, Zaida Nor
Mohamad Yusop, Yusni
Anuar, Muharram
Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review
title Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review
title_full Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review
title_fullStr Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review
title_short Factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review
title_sort factors of burnout among teachers: a systematic review
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