Burnout among Teachers: A Qualitative Study

Burnout among teachers is a critical issue affecting their emotional, mental, and physical well-being, with significant consequences for educational outcomes. This qualitative study explores the symptoms, causes, and effects of burnout in teachers through interviews and observations conducted in various educational institutions. The research identifies emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment as the core components of burnout, with excessive workload and lack of institutional support as primary contributors. Findings reveal that 70% of teachers experience emotional exhaustion, and 65% report reduced personal achievement. These conditions negatively impact both professional performance and personal lives, manifesting as stress, depression, and diminished job satisfaction. The study concludes that addressing burnout requires stronger institutional support, mental health services, and workload management strategies. Implementing these measures can enhance teachers' well-being, leading to improved educational quality and teacher retention. This research provides valuable insights for institutions to adopt effective interventions.