A new study that was conducted at the University of Leicester reveals that college and university professors who have the most engagement with their students are more likely to experience burnout than their less-involved colleagues.
Moreover, in an evolving academic environment where more people are studying part-time, online or remotely, professors have even more pressure on their shoulders since these students often require extra attention.
The researchers said that it’s important for administrators to be aware of things like workplace stress and burnout, since it can lead to weaker employee performance and even depression.
“By the time people feel burnt out they may feel terribly isolated and disassociated from their host institution so it is worthwhile finding ways of dealing with it much earlier,” said lead author Noelle Robertson.
The study authors noted that job burnout is associated with poor mental health, anxiety, sleep disorders, immune deficiency, unbalanced hormones and dysfunctional metabolism.
