Profiling Differences in Burnout Among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana Based on Their Demographic Characteristics
Dominic Owusu 1 , Francis Arthur 2 * , Anthony Kwabena Nkyi 3 , Mark Owusu Amponsah 4 , Godwin Awabil 3, Stephen Doe Fia 3, Kwasi Otopa Antiri 5
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1 Ola College of Education, Ghana2 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana3 Faculty of Educational Foundations, University of Cape Coast, Ghana4 Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana5 Presbyterian University, Ghana* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Globally, the issue of burnout persists among educators, giving rise to feelings of anxiety and depression. The implications of burnout on teachers’ health are significant, posing a risk to both their physical and mental well-being. This study examined burnout among Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Ghana, with a specific focus on investigating the potential influence of gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience on burnout levels. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, employing the census method to involve all 520 teachers from the chosen public SHSs in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The data collection instrument used in this study was an adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators’ Survey. Inferential statistics, specifically, multivariate analysis of variance, was used to analyze the research hypotheses. The study revealed that there were significant differences in burnout among teachers based on their gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience. In light of our findings, we recommend that SHSs prioritize the enhancement of their counseling services. Specifically, we suggest organizing gender-specific seminars and workshops to empower both male and female teachers. These initiatives should focus on promoting coping strategies that are attuned to gender-related nuances and reinforcing their individual masculine and feminine identities.

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Article Type: Research Article

International Journal of Changes in Education, Volume 1, Issue 2, 2024, 86-96

https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE32021809

Publication date: 24 May 2024

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