Psychological Burnout among Men and Women in Teaching: An Examination of the Cherniss Model
- 1 March 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Relations
- Vol. 42 (3) , 261-273
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872678904200304
Abstract
This investigation examined psychological burnout among 833 men and women in teaching using a framework developed by Cherniss (1980). Work setting characteristics in concert with person variables (both individual differences and extra-work factors) were hypothesized to result in experienced stress. Some individuals cope with these sources of stress by developing the negative attitude change termed psychological burnout. Respondents provided data by completing questionnaires anonymously. The data provide strong preliminary support for the model and produced findings consistent with previous research. Suggestions for organizational intervention are offered.Keywords
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