Early childhood educators (ECEs) face several workplace challenges, including young children's difficult behavior and mental health needs, workplace stress, low systemic support, and high levels of burnout. Both education and perceived confidence are often cited as important buffering factors, yet neither is well studied in the existing…

The purpose of this quantitative-comparative study was to examine differences in burnout and self-efficacy between full-time postsecondary online and on-campus faculty who teach at institutions within North America. Research questions 1-3 measured burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Educators Survey: What are the differences if any, in the…

Teachers who work with students with disabilities may have high levels of mental health problems, such as burnout or stress. The aim of this systematic review was to summarise the evidence on mental health outcome assessments among teachers of students with disabilities in different work spaces and to compare the levels of burnout and stress among…

This study employed Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) to identify distinct resilience profiles of school principals and examined how these profiles are associated with their flourishing and burnout. The research illuminated four distinct resilience profiles, each associated with varying levels of flourishing and burnout. Participants included 1274…

Teachers are in a profession with high levels of stress, which play a role in absenteeism and burnout. Many studies have focused on teacher burnout; however, limited literature has examined how to support teacher well-being. Based on my research of school wellness initiatives, I discovered that the role and significance of teachers is the linchpin…

Burnout and mental wellness have become a focus for both practicing providers and individuals in medical training programs. While techniques that assist in burnout and stress mitigation can vary, few techniques have been evaluated in the physician assistant student population. Green spaces have been utilized to reduce stress, improve cognitive…

A relevant, well-crafted emergency plan can help schools most optimally return to normal following a disaster. During this time, educators find themselves facing unintended responsibilities like operating on the front lines of providing social-emotional support for their students. Researchers conducted 115 interviews with educators impacted by…

A nursing faculty shortage across the US, with vacancy rates at 8.8%, is limiting student capacity during a time when future nurses are needed most. Contributing factors, including growing levels of mental health issues, can be seen among nursing faculty, leading to more and more nurses leaving nursing academia. This study aimed to identify…

Teachers' satisfaction with their work is a significant factor influencing both their life satisfaction and productivity. Therefore, identifying the factors that positively or negatively impact teachers' life satisfaction is essential for designing effective interventions that enhance well-being and reduce burnout. However, the literature provides…

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the entire U.S. education system, with many educators experiencing high levels of stress and burnout as they navigate the increased challenges. This study focused on the burnout experienced by heads of microschools, which are small, community-based schools that typically serve fewer than…

Education jobs can prove to be stressful careers with various aspects being more stressful than others. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the ways that professional development could help reduce burnout in early career teachers. The study used an anonymous online survey to collect data from teachers in the state of…

Research suggests that the reported increase in student mental health issues such as study burnout might be related to students' identity problems and their motivations for undertaking higher education. The present study added to this line of research by investigating the associations between identity profiles, motives for attending university and…

The problem addressed in this study was that social and emotional strategies are not provided at the school level, which affects teachers' mental well-being, causing them to feel occupational burnout. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have been compelled to adapt to new teaching modalities, contributing to heightened stress…

Online clinical psychology doctoral students simultaneously experience stressful environments while managing school and life. These stressful experiences can lead to burnout. The concepts of self-compassion and well-being are intertwined with success and burnout. Previous research has indicated that burnout is likely to occur; however, a lack of…

Objective: To assess faculty and staff beliefs about returning to campus as well as their mental health and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Participants: Faculty and staff at a large Mid-west public land-grant university. Methods: A survey was emailed to a random sample of faculty and staff (N = 6,000 faculty; N = 6,000 staff). Results: Response rate…