The effect of teachers ’ emotional intensity and social support on burnout syndrome. A comparison between Italy and Switzerland

Conclusions Our results provide fresh evidence for the protective role of social support in a profession that is particularly at risk of burnout. More specifically, burnout was predicted by the same pattern of variables in Italian and Swiss teachers, with significant differences emerging between the two groups in relation to their satisfaction with support received.
Source: European Review of Applied Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research