Fear of physical and psychological harm is causing a significant increase in the number of teachers leaving the profession. The only solution to this problem lies in community awareness of the situation and community involvement with the teachers and the schools. (LH)

This article argues that people's choice of work and love is related to similar unresolved childhood issues and that career burnout and couple burnout are related to failure in the existential quest aimed at solving these issues. The existence of a relationship between career burnout and couple burnout is demonstrated by several clinical examples.…

Interviews with 485 Jews and 384 Arabs living in Israel showed how different cultural orientations affect occupational burnout. For Arabs, burnout correlated negatively with quality of parent relationships, for Jews with supervisor and coworker relationships. Arabs were significantly less likely to discuss or seek counseling for work-related…

Results of the Maslach Burnout Inventory completed by 164 secondary agriculture teachers revealed moderate levels of emotional exhaustion, low levels of depersonalization in relationships, and a high degree of personal accomplishment. Gender, degree, contract length, preservice versus lateral entry method, school/department size, and community…

Reviews some of the literature on the concept of burnout; summarizes the common epistemologies of theories and models of burnout; presents a comparison of the interpretations that six Israeli women principals give of their experiences with burnout in midcareer with the common construction of burnout; analyzes findings in light of feminist…

Investigated effects of stressful job experiences and social support on burnout among doctoral-level counseling center staff (N=169). Analyses revealed that higher amounts of job stress were associated with higher levels of burnout; social support from supervisors and colleagues was associated with lower levels of burnout but did not serve a…

Faced with ongoing budget battles, frustrating contract negotiations, and unappreciative parents, many board members are tempted to resign. Fatigue, deteriorating relations among colleagues, and abuse of power by superintendents and other board members are other reasons for resigning. A sidebar offers advice to board members mulling over their…

The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to measure stress levels and to determine the occurrence of stress in a statewide sample of library media specialists in North Carolina. Data analysis revealed three factors related to sources of stress and three related to stress manifestations. (10 references) (MES)

Examined validity of Maslach Burnout Inventory for assessing parenting burnout among nonworking mothers (N=121) of young children. Found two of three dimensions consistent with original factor structure. Findings suggest that parenting burnout may differ from occupational burnout in depersonalization responses, yet similarities exist in feelings…

Identifies critical dimensions of the social organization of schools associated with teachers' commitment: rewards, task autonomy and discretion, learning opportunities, and efficacy. Suggests policy recommendations necessary to develop a successful teacher induction program. (RJC)

In a study of teachers and administrators seeking advanced degrees and certification, over 78% of teachers reported negative rewards that included larger classes and more duties and committee assignments. Over 85% of administrators were given more responsibilities with no pay increase. While such rewards seemed positive at first, they led to…

School psychologists (n=139) completed survey that included Maslach Burnout Inventory; stress inventory; demographic questions; and questions designed to assess job satisfaction, ideal caseloads, and intent to leave the profession. Results suggest that symptoms of burnout occur frequently, particularly feelings of emotional exhaustion and reduced…

In this 2-year follow-up of 100 nurses, significant increases were observed for burnout and depression. At initial assessment and follow-up, burned-out nurses displayed accurate perceptions of job uncontrollability, whereas non-burned-out nurses overestimated job control. Perceptual accuracy increased in linear fashion with degree of burnout,…

Describes a case study of a high school theater teacher who left teaching as a result of teacher burnout. Defines burnout, describes the teacher's brief career along with factors that she found stressful, and discusses implication for educational practice. (SR)

Examines relationships between support variables (work significance, collegiality, and chairperson's support) and indicators of research university faculty burnout (emotional exhaustion and feeling of personal accomplishment) and between burnout indicators and potential consequences. Support indicators are the most influential determinants of…