A Burnout syndrome it is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion caused by chronic work-related stress. Early childhood teachers are susceptible to this condition due to the specific demands of educating young children.
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Burnout syndrome was first identified in 1974 and is now a widespread occurrence in the workforce.
It is defined as a reaction to ongoing interpersonal pressures in a person's daily life, particularly at work. The health and education professions are the most affected.
Along with significant emotional fatigue, its effects can lead to a variety of psychological, physical and metabolic problems.
Burnout syndrome in children's teachers
A recent study of Federal University of Sao Paulo, investigated the relationship between burnout and several factors, such as job satisfaction, sociodemographic characteristics and organizational factors.
The researchers wanted to understand what are the main elements that contribute to the development of this condition that is so common among teachers.
Data show that higher wages may imply greater chances of women having burnout.
In contrast, they observed that job satisfaction plays a crucial role in preventing burnout. When teachers feel valued and recognized for their work, exhaustion tends to emotional decrease considerably.
Another important factor is organizational support. When schools provide a positive work environment with good peer communication, resources and support from management, teachers are more likely to feel satisfied and less likely to Burnout.
In addition, some sociodemographic characteristics are also associated with burnout in teachers. For example, those who have less experience in the field of education or who work in areas of high demand and low resources tend to experience higher levels of burnout.
How to prevent Burnout in early childhood education?
There are some strategies to deal with Burnout and promote the well-being of teachers:
- Invest in emotional support programs;
- Promote leisure and self-care activities;
- Encourage the creation of support networks among colleagues.
References:
https://repositorio.unifesp.br/handle/11600/67200
https://www.unifesp.br/noticias-anteriores/item/6407-sindrome-de-burnout-atinge-quase-1-3-dos-as-professores-as-da-educacao-basica-revela-pesquisa-da-unifesp
https://www.gov.br/saude/pt-br/assuntos/saude-de-a-a-z/s/sindrome-de-burnout#:~:text=Síndrome%20de%20Burnout%20ou%20Síndrome, precisely%20o%20excess%20of%20work.