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Publication Date: 2012
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An Investigation of Social Support and Burnout among Special Education Teachers in the United Arab Emirates
Bataineh, Osamah; Alsagheer, Ahmed
International Journal of Special Education, v27 n2 p5-13 2012
This study aimed at investigating which source of social support (supervisors, colleagues, friends, spouse, or family) would be most effective in reducing burnout among special education teachers. A sample of 300 special education teachers (50 males and 250 females) completed Burnout and Sources of Social Support questionnaires. Pearson correlation coefficients and ANOVA procedures were utilized to analyze the data. Results revealed significant positive correlations between family support, colleagues support, and personal accomplishment. Demographic variables sex, age, marital status, and teaching experience were not significantly related to any of the three burnout dimensions. Results were interpreted and implications for special education teachers were suggested. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Special Education, Teaching Experience, Correlation, Special Education Teachers, Marital Status, Teacher Burnout, Foreign Countries, Social Support Groups, Intervention, Questionnaires, Family Influence, Peer Influence, Achievement, Age Differences, Gender Differences
International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Arab Emirates
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Maslach Burnout Inventory
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