What is it about?
This study documented a significant and increasing prevalence of burnout among university professors from 2005-2020, indicating this is a major issue requiring attention from academic institutions. The research aimed to quantify burnout rates and examine how they changed over this 15-year period.
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Why is it important?
The study likely provides data on burnout rates and factors contributing to burnout among professors, which is valuable information for university administrators and policymakers to develop interventions and support programs. This study appears to provide important longitudinal data on a critical issue affecting university faculty, with implications for both individual professors and the broader higher education system. The findings can inform efforts to create healthier and more sustainable work environments in academia.
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The article takes a systematic, quantitative, and longitudinal approach to synthesizing existing research on burnout prevalence among university professors, with the goal of informing potential interventions. The exploratory nature suggests it aimed to provide a broad overview of the current state of knowledge on this topic.
Fermín Torrano Montalvo
Universidad Internacional de La Rioja
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This page is a summary of: Study of the Prevalence of Burnout in University Professors in the Period 2005–2020, Education Research International, September 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2021/7810659.
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