Burnout Behaviour and its Psychological Influence on Productivity of Secondary School Teachers in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya

Abstract

Burnout is a phenomenon that has been widely studied. Teacher burnout is a destructive force in today’s educational establishment, and its effects should not be trivialized. Characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased teacher efficacy; burnout threatens educational quality by leading to early attrition and loss of productivity. Common characteristics have been observed, yet little has been done explicitly to impact the issue. Burnout is not only a mental state but a true psychological condition that negatively affects every aspect of a teacher’s life. Policy members and community members are completely unaware of the physiological and psychological ramifications of teaching. Teachers are burnt-out and are consequently facing dangerous consequences. Some of the common autoimmune disorders that are triggered by burnout are diabetes, lupus, sjorgren’s and celiac disease.