Teacher Burnout and Turnover Intention in a Chinese Sample: The Mediating Role of Teacher Satisfaction

Jibiao Zhang, Qin Zhang

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the differences in burnout and turnover intention between Chinese college instructors and pre-college teachers, the relationship of teacher burnout with turnover intention, and the mediating role of teacher satisfaction in the effects of teacher burnout on turnover intention. Three major findings are reported: (a) Chinese pre-college teachers report a higher level of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization than college instructors, but there are no significant differences in reduced accomplishments; (b) there is a positive correlation between teacher burnout and turnover intention; and (c) teacher satisfaction mediates the effects of teacher burnout on turnover intention.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalChina Media Research
Volume8
StatePublished - Jan 1 2012

Keywords

  • teacher burnout
  • turnover intention
  • teacher satisfaction
  • Chinese sample

Disciplines

  • Communication
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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