Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome for Public Schoolteachers in the Brazilian Context: A Systematic Review

Natalia P. Montoya, Lia C. O. B. Glaz, Lucas A. Pereira and Irineu Loturco
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Natalia P. Montoya: Península Institute, São Paulo 01452-000, Brazil
Lia C. O. B. Glaz: Península Institute, São Paulo 01452-000, Brazil
Lucas A. Pereira: Península Institute, São Paulo 01452-000, Brazil
Irineu Loturco: Península Institute, São Paulo 01452-000, Brazil

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 4, 1-11

Abstract: The aim of this systematic review was to examine the prevalence of burnout-related symptoms in Brazilian schoolteachers who work in public schools. The literature search was conducted using the following databases: PubMed-MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Peer-reviewed studies published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese were considered for inclusion. A total of 2106 records were identified through database searching and 7 additional studies were identified through other sources. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 19 studies were included in the systematic review. Burnout syndrome prevalence was assessed through seven distinct questionnaires. Overall, the majority of the studies presented high methodological quality. Brazilian schoolteachers exhibited high levels of emotional exhaustion (21–69%), high or moderate degrees of depersonalization (8–32%), and high levels of personal realization and enthusiasm toward the job (30–90%). From these data, it is possible to infer that Brazilian schoolteachers are, in general, affected by burnout syndrome. However, and, surprisingly, they seem to be motivated and idealistic, as demonstrated by their high levels of personal realization and enthusiasm toward the job (30–90%). This likely favors the implementation of programs designed to avoid or reduce burnout, deal with stress, and enhance teaching quality.

Keywords: emotional exhaustion; psychological disturbs; stressful environments; pedagogue; educator (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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