The Concept of Burnout in Teachers

Abstract

Today, it is necessary to communicate face-to-face and close with people in many professions. Emotional reactions to emotional burnout are observed in those who work in areas where face-to-face communication with people is intense. Burnout is a condition that manifests itself with the feeling of exhaustion felt in physiological and emotional areas, which is observed as a result of the inability to cope with the stress experienced due to the nature of the profession, especially in those who work in occupational groups that require intensive communication with people. Research to identify the elements related to burnout shows that interpersonal relationships, motivation, excessive workload, and one's success in coping with stress are associated with burnout. The internal contradiction in the workplace and the stress caused by this contradiction make employees prone to burnout. Studies emphasizing the importance of stress and motivation in burnout indicate that employees with low motivation do not experience burnout despite high job stress. In this review, information about teachers' burnout levels is given.