Job Stressors and Professional Burnout in Primary Teacher - Kosovo Case
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Burnout, stressors at work, teachers, elementary school, communication.Abstract
This study explores the relationship between job stressors and professional burnout among primary school teachers in Kosovo. The majority of teachers in Kosovo face a number of challenges and pressures related to their duties, which may affect their level of professional burnout. To understand this dynamic, the study uses quantitative methodology. 500 respondents from 10 elementary schools in Kosovo participated in this study, the sample selection was done randomly. The findings show a significant positive relationship between job stressors and the level of professional burnout among elementary school teachers in Kosovo (Spearman's rho = 0.670, p < 0.05). This suggests that an increase in job stressors is related to an increase in the level of burnout among teachers. Complex analyzes also show that work experience and professional training have a significant positive impact on reducing the level of professional burnout (R Square = 0.721, p < 0.001). In contrast, no statistically significant difference was found between male and female teachers in the level of job stressors and professional burnout. These results indicate the need for improving working conditions and training to reduce professional burnout among teachers in Kosovo. The findings of this study provide important information for the development of policies and strategies that can help reduce stress and improve working conditions for teachers in Kosovo.
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