Exploring early educator burnout and process quality in a statewide sample
Madelyn Gardner1, Emily C Hanno1, Stephanie M Jones1
1Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, 14 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
Journal of School Psychology
|July 28, 2023
Summary
Early childhood educators reported infrequent burnout, with Head Start staff experiencing slightly more symptoms. Lower educator burnout was linked to higher child involvement, suggesting targeted support can improve well-being.
Area of Science:
- Early Childhood Education
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Educator psychosocial well-being is crucial for early education and care (ECE) quality.
- Burnout among ECE professionals is a significant concern impacting workforce stability and service delivery.
- Understanding factors contributing to educator burnout is essential for developing effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze burnout levels among early educators across various care settings.
- To examine the relationship between educator burnout and the quality of early education settings.
- To identify specific setting types or characteristics associated with higher burnout rates.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 648 early educators reported on burnout using a self-reported emotional exhaustion scale.
- Confirmatory factor analysis validated the burnout measure's structure and internal consistency.
- Statistical analyses examined differences in burnout by setting type and associations with setting quality indicators.
Main Results:
- Educators generally reported infrequent burnout symptoms.
- Head Start educators reported modestly higher burnout than those in community-based centers or family childcare.
- Educator burnout showed a significant negative association with child involvement, a measure of setting quality.
Conclusions:
- Burnout is a relevant component of educator well-being in early education settings.
- Setting type, particularly Head Start, may be associated with differential burnout experiences.
- Interventions aimed at improving educator well-being should consider factors like child involvement to enhance setting quality.
Keywords:
BurnoutEarly education and careEarly education and care workforceEducator well-beingEmotional exhaustionProcess qualityMore Related Videos
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