Emotional intelligence and burnout syndrome in secondary school teachers

Abstract

Emotional intelligence and burnout syndrome among teachers influence the quality of education and the comprehensive development of students. This research sought to describe these two factors and the relationship between them, in Secondary school teachers. A cross-sectional research design was improved with N= 259 teachers who were administered the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS-24). The results showed medium levels of burnout symptoms and emotional intelligence, although a third presented high levels of exhaustion and cynicism. In addition, a negative relationship was found between emotional attention and exhaustion. These results allow designing enhancing emotional intelligence and reducing burnout.