The Relationship between Teacher Burnout and Motivation

Abstract

This study looks at some significant variables in selected private high schools in relation to teacher burnout and motivation.  The study is designed to address the problem, "To what extent does burnout relate to motivation of the teachers?”  The study seeks to provide a better theoretical understanding of burnout in private schools in Cavite, Philippines.  One of the elements that reduces burnout is motivation.  The respondents were 155 teachers from private schools in the province of Cavite.  The teachers responded to four instruments along with demographic variables.  These were the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Porter Need Satisfaction Questionnaire, Myers-Briggs type Indicator and the Critical Thinking Appraisal,