Assessment of Burnout Syndrome in Teachers at the Álvaro Obregón Industrial and Technical Preparatory School: A Study Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
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Burnout, emotional exhaustion, teachers, work-related factors, mental healthAbstract
The present study aimed to propose recommendations to minimize the effects of Burnout Syndrome on teachers at the Álvaro Obregón Industrial and Technical Preparatory School. Using a quantitative approach, a non-experimental, correlational-descriptive, and cross-sectional design, a non-probabilistic sample of 50 teachers was evaluated. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire was administered, focusing on the Emotional Exhaustion (EE) dimension, with a reliability of α = .834. The results reveal that 34% of participants presented elevated levels of EE, being more frequent in women, married individuals, teachers between 30 and 39 years of age, those employed by hourly contracts, and those with a class load of 21 to 30 hours. Significant associations were identified between EE and sociodemographic and occupational variables, highlighting vulnerable teaching sectors. It is concluded that emotional exhaustion is prevalent and represents a significant psychosocial risk in the institution. It is recommended to expand the study, develop interventions at the individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels, and monitor the identified risk factors.
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