Surveyed experts (n=226) on teacher stress and burnout to determine relevance of 49 teacher stress items to their overall concepts of teacher stress. Items rated as most relevant dealt with feeling unable to cope and experiencing physical exhaustion; the least were related to student motivation problems. (Author/NB)

A conceptual model integrating major findings from research on employee and teacher turnover/retention behavior is presented for application to vocational education teachers. The model suggests that an individual traverses four stages before deciding to stay in or leave teaching: (1) selection, (2) integration, (3) evaluation, and (4) decision.…

A number of brief, focused self-help interventions designed to help faculty manage stress more effectively are described such as being assertive, setting priorities, and using quick relaxation techniques. Related causes of stress are cited. (MSE)

A survey of 72 personnel professionals indicated that 50 percent perceived they were experiencing burnout. Results suggest that while the organization has some responsibility for limiting employee burnout, individuals can significantly impede the problem themselves. (CH)

A new job satisfaction instrument for employees of a residential care facility for mentally retarded persons effectively measures the employees' satisfaction with 12 work related variables: salary, company policies, supervision, working conditions, interpersonal relations, security, advancement, recognition, achievement, work responsibility, and…

Discusses symptoms of stress, causes of stress, and stress management techniques. (FL)

A dynamic, interactive model of stress and burnout among teachers of behaviorally disordered students is proposed. The model postulates that burnout may result from a discrepancy between teachers' expectations and the school experience. Stress and burnout are portrayed along a continuum of interactions between the teachers and job-related factors.…

This article investigates teacher stress caused by school principal behaviors, coping strategies, and the effectiveness of these strategies. Suggestions for improving principal-teacher relations through coping behaviors are explored. (DF)

A survey of job stress completed by 377 teachers of preschool to secondary hearing impaired students revealed symptoms and sources of stress and identified those teachers with high levels of stress. The role of the administrator and the teacher in dealing with stress was pointed out. (CL)

Argues that boredom is a major factor in teacher burnout. Suggests that administrators and teachers encourage diversity in assignments and materials to revitalize staff. (FL)

Describes personal growth of a teacher who is influenced by research theories and, more importantly, the knowledge gained from working directly with individual writers. (CRH)

Recreation program planners can learn from program failures. Failures should not be viewed as negative statements about personnel. Examining feelings in a supportive staff environment is suggested as a technique for developing competence. (DF)

Describes a structure group approach designed to help college students prevent or combat the burnout phenomenon. Defines the facilitator role and outlines the group process including relaxation, time management, and understanding and combatting unrealistic expectations. (JAC)

This book explores new definitions of stress and its consequences, changing the context of stress through the discussion of far-reaching new discoveries about how to defuse it. The book focuses on what stress symptoms really indicate, how clutter obfuscates internal clarity, how to reframe relationships with other people as healing connections,…

The factorial validity and reliability of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) (C. Maslach and S. Jackson, 1982) for use with coaching populations at educational institutions was investigated. A sample of 199 college basketball coaches served as subjects for the study. The coaches completed a demographic data sheet and a modified version of the…