A network analysis of the relationship between perceived social support, emotion regulation, and job burnout among elementary and middle school teachers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Job burnout is a common mental health problem among primary and secondary school teacher populations, and navigating perceived social support and emotion regulation are recognized as important protective factors. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between perceived social support, emotion regulation, and job burnout among elementary and secondary school teachers and to provide an in-depth analysis using network analysis and mediation modeling.

Methods

A questionnaire was administered to 351 elementary and middle school teachers using the perceived social support Scale, Emotion Regulation Scale and Job Burnout Scale. Network analysis was used to depict the network of associations between the variables, and mediation analysis was used to test the

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615160 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature