Research related to the impact of exercise on stress indicates that a regular aerobic exercise program is important to control the negative effects of stress. It was also reported that those who are physically fit have higher levels of self-esteem. Implications for camp staff involve starting a regular exercise program to offset job-related…

Outlines 11 ways for camp staff to handle stress, focusing on goal setting, positive attitudes, delegating responsibilities, doing the fun parts of the job, change for the sake of change, good personal relationships, decent meals and exercise, avoiding procrastination, and having other interests. (KS)

Points out ways (writing, presenting, reflection) that the Writing Project hones skills and makes sharp once again teachers worn down by the daily grind of teaching. (SR)

Studies how certain types of communication with supervisors and co-workers affects burnout and job satisfaction. Proposes and tests a model relating supportive communication (participation in decision making with supervisors and strength and breadth of communication links with co-workers) to burnout. (SR)

Criticizes Herbert K. Heger's article in the same issue of the journal. Argues that Heger's analysis and suggestions for solving the serious problem of teacher burnout are inadequate. Proposes changes in workplace environment and administrative support as solutions. (HB)

Describes a lengthy list of excuses used regularly by some teachers to justify the poor results of their own teaching. Criticizes the attitudes of incompetent teachers who are willing to blame anything for their failures except themselves. (HB)

Claims assessment and treatment of guidance counselor burnout is not simple. A variety of causes and symptoms leads to the need for multidimensional conceptualization and action plan. The multimodal behavior mode, BASIC I.D., with the adoption of a Setting modality, has been shown to be a comprehensive approach when applied to the understanding…

Surveyed 275 social workers concerning job satisfaction and burnout. Findings revealed that perceived lack of autonomy and influence of funding sources were major contributors to burnout, and perceived autonomy and bureaucratization were major contributors to job satisfaction. Results challenge assumption that bureaucracy is most efficient form of…

Examined effects of role conflict on attitudes and performance of public child welfare administrators. Qualitative study found that respondents had developed specific, effective skills for responding to role conflict. Despite public presentation of self that indicated they were stressed, there was energizing effect resulting from ongoing challenge…

Recounts an urban principal's decision to "chuck it all" and accept a Fulbright award to direct library expansion, inservice education, and curriculum development in a Cairo (Egypt) school district. Windows are broken, desks are scarce, teacher pay is abysmal, and vice principals roam the halls with sticks to goad stragglers. Is this…

Discusses burnout in the library profession and describes one library director's experience in taking a one-year leave of absence without pay. Notes the values of taking an extended break from a job. (LRW)

Presents the stories of three teachers who had known the love of learning and teaching but were at points in their careers where they despaired, explaining that to come to grips with their despair, one must understand their love of learning and teaching and the costs of its loss and examining enlarged love as a route out of despair. (SM)

The authors examined relationships among burnout and motivational types differing in self-determination, using simple correlational analyses as well as more sophisticated canonical correlation analyses allowing for the simultaneous examination of multiple independent and dependent variables. The authors hypothesized that: (a) motivation low in…

This article analyzes burnout in "two-course" teachers in higher education institutions, the damage it causes, and its origins, exploring measures to prevent and alleviate it in order to arouse general concern for two-course teachers. (Contains 4 notes.)

K-12 education in the U.S. is costing one-half trillion dollars annually. In constant dollars, the amount spent per student has increased 600% in the last sixty years. Test scores, however, have remained flat. Political leaders are constantly clamoring for more education dollars, yet there is no clear direction on how the funds will be used…