The effect of risk of contracting and fear of COVID-19 on burnout and job satisfaction in Polish teachers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of COVID-19 and its related complications can negatively affect well-being and contribute to less effective daily and professional functioning. Based on Maslach's burnout concept, this study aimed to verify the relationship between risk of contracting and fear of COVID-19, occupational burnout and job satisfaction in Polish teachers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Participants and procedure

Three hundred fifty-two teachers, aged between 22 and 68, participated in this study. In the studied sample, 252 people worked remotely, 41 in-person and 59 were hybrid workers. The Risk of Contracting COVID-19 Scale, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Brief Job Satisfaction Scale were used.

Results

Risk of contracting

SUBMITTER: Dymecka J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650494 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature