An analysis of burnout levels among physical education teachers working in the province of Hakkari

This study aims to examine the burnout levels of physical education teachers working in Hakkari province. Burnout is a psychological condition associated with factors such as job stress, workload and job satisfaction, and is frequently seen in a professional group with intense human relations, such as teachers. The data of the research were collected through surveys from physical education teachers working in different schools in Hakkari province. The surveys included questions on the Maslach Burnout Scale (Maslach Burnout Inventory) and other work-related variables. It was tried to reach findings about the burnout levels of physical education teachers in Hakkari province within the framework of the teachers' feelings of work stress and fatigue. The study reveals that physical education teachers' job stress is high. In particular, factors such as curriculum arrangements, management of physical activities and student behavior were identified as sources of stress. Research shows that physical education teachers have low job satisfaction. Teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs due to working conditions and lack of resources. Gender and experience level were determined as factors affecting the results of the research. It has been observed that female teachers have higher burnout levels, while experienced teachers have lower burnout levels. It was found that the burnout levels of physical education teachers in Hakkari province were high and there was a significant relationship between job stress and job dissatisfaction. These findings emphasize the need to improve the working conditions of these teachers and provide psychological support. In this way, teachers can perform better in a healthier working environment and provide better service to their students. In this research, since it aims to determine the burnout levels of physical education teachers working in high schools in Hakkari province, the survey model, which is thought to be the most suitable model to describe the current situation, was used. The population of this study consists of physical education teachers working in public high schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Hakkari province in the 2022-2023 academic year. According to the data of Hakkari Provincial Directorate of National Education, there are 33 high schools in the center and districts of Hakkari Province. 150 physical education teachers working in these schools constitute the population of the study. It is planned to send surveys to all of these schools. The total number of teachers working in 33 schools is 150. The number of valid surveys returned is 150. This number also constitutes the sample of the study.