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[Cynicism: a differential coping strategy as a function of gender]
Magdalena Escamilla-Quintal1, Isabel Rodríguez-Molina, José M Peiró
1Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Psicothema
|October 23, 2008
Summary
Cynicism acts differently as a coping strategy for burnout between genders. While it worsens exhaustion in women, it buffers burnout effects in men teachers.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
- Educational Psychology
Context:
- Teacher burnout is a significant issue in primary and secondary education.
- Coping strategies, like cynicism, may influence burnout trajectories.
- Gender differences in workplace stress and coping are well-documented.
Purpose:
- To analyze cynicism as a coping strategy in teacher burnout.
- To investigate gender as a moderating variable in the cynicism-burnout relationship.
- To examine the longitudinal effects of cynicism on exhaustion.
Summary:
- This study analyzed 555 Spanish teachers over an academic year.
- Results indicated women reported higher exhaustion, while men reported higher cynicism.
- Cynicism directly increased exhaustion in women, but buffered exhaustion in men.
Impact:
- Findings highlight gender-specific roles of cynicism in teacher burnout.
- Suggests tailored interventions for managing burnout in educators.
- Informs occupational health strategies within educational institutions.
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