Burnout and It’s Relation to Some Variables among Scholars of Diploma of Guiding and Counseling Psychology

Abstract

This study is an attempt to survey the burnout level and its relation to some variables among a sample of scholars of Diploma of Guiding and Counseling Psychology, Najran University. The researchers used the descriptive analytical method for a sample of (129) scholars that were selected randomly from the original study population numbered (150) scholars for the academic year 2013/2014. The teacher burnout scale of Siedman & Zager was used in this study. The researchers made sure of the validity and reliability of this scale. The statistical program (SPSS) was applied to the sample and the results indicate that most of the scholars suffer from various levels of burnout. There are statistically significant differences in burnout among scholars due to gender; age, academic major, academic qualification, marital status and teaching experience. There are no statistically significant differences in burnout among scholars attributed to academic specialization. The study concluded with some of the recommendations and suggestions that would help scholars overcome burnout and stress in order to make them more effective, adaptable and happy.