Burnout and compassion fatigue: A review of conceptual and operational perspectives
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Authors
Ziaian-Ghafari, Newsha
Date
2016-02-22
Type
Language
en
Keyword
compassion fatigue , teacher burnout , teacher wellbeing , mental health
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Abstract
A significant number of studies have been conducted on teacher burnout,
defined as a syndrome of depersonalization, reduced feelings of personal
accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion due to prolonged exposure to workplace
stress (Maslach, 2003; Maslach & Jackson, 1981). Although research on teacher
burnout is extensive, few researchers have questioned whether the operationalized
construct and measured symptoms of burnout are the most appropriate in
understanding teacher’s negative social-emotional experiences. This review examines
the ways in which burnout in teacher populations is often defined and measured,
contrasting the consistencies and inconsistencies in the context of burnout research.
In addition, compassion fatigue is introduced as a construct that may better our
understanding of the negative social-emotional experiences of teachers.