Emotıonal ıntellıgence as a strategy to prevent teacher burnout

Abstract

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a form of social intelligence that enables individuals to recognize and understand their own emotions as well as the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence, the ability to use one’s emotions to guide thoughts and actions, is seen as a valuable personal asset that can help individuals cope with stress and prevent burnout. Burnout is a psychological condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. The syndrome can have detrimental effects on both individuals and organizations, especially in high-demand professions such as teaching. Teachers face numerous challenges and demands in their work, including large class sizes, curriculum changes, and resource constraints. These challenges can hurt teachers’ motivation, performance, and overall well-being. Therefore, teachers must develop and improve their EI skills so that they can effectively manage their emotions and stress. The purpose of this article is to explore the existing literature on teacher EI and burnout and suggest strategies for improving EI in educational settings. The following topics are addressed in this article: the concept of EI, the relationship between EI and burnout, methodological principles for conducting research in this area, and suggestions and recommendations for improving EI and reducing teacher burnout.