BURNOUT AND COPING STRATEGIES IN TEACHING OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

Authors

  • Carlos Andrés Gantiva Diaz Universidad de San Buenaventura sede Bogotá
  • Steffany Jaimes Tabares Universidad de San Buenaventura
  • María Clara Villa Orozco Universidad de San Buenaventura

Keywords:

Síndrome de burnout, estrategias de afrontamiento, docentes, Burnout, coping strategies, teachers

Abstract

The objective of this research was to identify the relationship between coping strategies and burnout in primary and secondary school teachers from a school district of the city of Bogotá, D. C. For this we used a descriptive correlational design and worked with a sample of 47 elementary and high school teachers. Was used Maslash Burnout Inventory and the Coping Strategies Scale Modified. The results indicate average levels of burnout in participants, with major differences in teachers of grades six, seven and eight. Coping strategies are positively related with the syndrome are: a) wait b) emotional avoidance, and c) reflects the difficulty of coping. Those who are negatively related: a) solving problems and b) positive reappraisal.

 

Author Biography

Carlos Andrés Gantiva Diaz, Universidad de San Buenaventura sede Bogotá

Psicólogo, magister en psicología clínica, candidato a doctor en psicología clínica y de la salud. Lider del grupo de investigación avances en psicología clínica y de la salud. Coordinador de investigaciones Facultad de Psicología Universidad de San Buenaventura sede Bogotá

Published

2010-11-09

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