Mental Health of Educators: A Pilot Study on Personality and Physical Activity as Correlates of Teachers’ Occupational Burnout

Dominika Wilczyńska; Marcelina Hejła

doi:10.21697/ejhp.0306.01

Published: 2024-09-02

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)

Mental Health of Educators: A Pilot Study on Personality and Physical Activity as Correlates of Teachers’ Occupational Burnout

Dominika Wilczyńska

, Marcelina Hejła

European Journal of Health Policy, Humanization of Care and Medical Ethics

Section: Articles

https://doi.org/10.21697/ejhp.0306.01

Abstract

The study explores burnout among 73 school teachers, examining associations with personality, physical activity, and differences based on age, gender, and specialization. Utilizing the NEO-FFI Personality Inventory, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire, it revealed significant correlations between personality traits (excluding openness) and all burnout dimensions. Notably, younger teachers exhibited higher depersonalization levels than their older counterparts. Given teachers’ pivotal role in student development, researching occupational burnout is crucial – especially in the post-pandemic era. Understanding these dynamics is essential for fostering a healthy educational environment and ensuring overall
student well-being.

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teachers, occupational burnout, physical education, personality, physical activity

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Dominika Wilczyńska

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0107-1463

Affiliation:

Department of Physical Culture, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport Poland

Marcelina Hejła

Affiliation:

Department of Physical Culture, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport Poland