SÍNDROME DE BOURNOT EM PROFESSORES BRASILEIROS

Abstract

Burnout syndrome is common to professionals who work under pressure. Studies indicate that teachers are likely to be affected by this syndrome. It damages the quality of their life and their educational practice quality. It is necessary to understand the working conditions of Brazilian teachers regarding to burnout syndrome. This research had a mixed methodology, a sample of 40 individuals. A quantitative questionnaire was applied: on professional aspects, symptoms and burnout prevention actions; also an pre-diagnostic verification of Jbeili's  for burnout syndrome, inspired by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). As a result, it is observed that 53% of teachers, according to the instrument (which does not replace a medical diagnosis), are in the initial stage of Burnout syndrome. In addition, many pointed out the occurrence of characteristic symptoms such as irritability, loss of interest in work, thinking about suicide. From five preventive actions suggested in the literature, 65% of teachers practice only one or none of them. In the qualitative multivariate analysis it is frequente (23%)  the mention of the absence for institutional prevention programs. It is concluded that the panorama of syndrome burnout among teachers is critical. Although they present several symptoms characteristic of this syndrome, individual and institutional actions that reduce the incidence of burnout have not been taken with due frequency. The study contributes to the understanding of professional life towards quality of life of professors and teaching practice itself.