The relationship between preschool teachers' perceptions of school climate and burnout levels

The general purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between preschool teachers' perceptions of school climate and their burnout levels. The study population consists of 495 preschool teachers working in preschool education institutions in the city and all districts of Kahramanmaraş during the 2023-2024 academic year. While it was aimed to reach the entire population, feedback was received from 239 preschool teachers working in schools in a total of 11 districts, including 2 central districts of Kahramanmaraş, and they were included in the sample. In the study, the correlational survey model, which is one of the general survey model types, was used. Within the scope of the research, data were collected using the Preschool School Climate Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and a personal information form prepared by the researcher. The JAMOVI statistical package program was used to analyze the data. According to the results obtained, it was found that preschool teachers generally perceive the climate of the schools they work in as positive. Among the results obtained, it was found that teachers feel typically a sense of burnout a few times a year. The results obtained from the research show that there is a low-level negative relationship between preschool teachers' perceptions of school climate and their burnout levels and that school climate is a significant predictor of teachers' burnout levels. Based on the results of the research, recommendations were made to policymakers and researchers.