A study of the relationship between principals' leadership style and teacher stress and satisfaction indicates that teachers' performances are influenced by their perception of principals' behavior. (Author)

Discusses methods that can be used to nurture faculty growth from the beginning and thus prevent a later loss of productivity. (PD)

Examines social support and health-related coping habits in relationship to burnout, psychological distress, and job performance among resident assistants. Subjects (N=43) completed questionnaires, which indicated that health habits and social support systems are related to well-being of resident assistants. (Author/BH)

Stress and burnout seem to be more prevalent in helping and service professions, such as teaching. Poor public image of teachers and education, role related distress, and lack of support all lead to teacher stress. Causes, symptoms, and consequences of this problem are examined. Specific problem solving and prevention techniques are identified.…

Female child welfare workers and their husbands participated in a study of burnout and the effects of work stress on family relations. Results indicated that greater feelings of burnout in the workers were associated with their depression, anxiety, and irritableness. These individuals were also likely to report lower marital satisfaction.…

A questionnaire mailed to 528 teachers in rural British Columbia sought opinions on their conditions of work, professional autonomy, and interactions with students and administrators. Responses suggest policy changes to reduce high rate of teacher turnover. (JW)

Describes findings from an Australian study in the Northern Territory clarifying the relationship between stress and teacher burnout. (MD)

Compared 144 community mental health workers, 60 child welfare workers and 84 family service workers in terms of job satisfacation, burnout, and intent to change jobs. Results indicated child welfare workers reported higher levels of stress and suggested that interventions must consider the particular needs of each group. (JAC)

Burnout and stress may be minimized for special education teachers by developing an interdisciplinary network of professionals and community resources to deliver services to handicapped children and their families. Additional components of such a network include parental organizations and resources for professional and personnel development. (CL)

Describes the symptoms of teacher burnout and suggests ways to combat it. Argues that communities and school districts must endeavor to provide teachers with an environment that promotes the desire to remain in teaching. (FL)

Explores the factors leading to teacher burnout and offers strategies for alleviating them. (FL)

The mission of Pacific Resources for Education and Learning includes maintaining cultural literacy and strengthening educational programs for American-affiliated Pacific Islanders. On islands where no substitute teacher pool is available, students' educational opportunities may be seriously compromised. Policymakers and program managers in all 10…

It is easy to overlook the psychological needs of school staff. Yet when school staff don't feel good about themselves, it is unlikely they will be effective in making students feel good about themselves. Staff who bring a mental health and motivational perspective to schools can take a leadership role to address the problem of staff burnout. In…

The work-related and personal factors associated with the willingness and ability of older adults to remain as child care workers and the factors associated with leaving child care work were studied in a time-series design. Subjects were 534 persons aged 50 years and older who were working for pay as child care providers. Of these, 341 replied to…

The work of the school administrator is often described as fragmented and unrelenting. Often left unsaid is that it is lonely. The issues of administrator stress and burnout form the focus of this book. It begins with a look at the nature of stress, and an assessment of individual stress triggers and response mechanisms. Subsequent chapters…