Burnout and Resilience in Education: Integrating Mindfulness, Motivation, and Contextual Moderators for Sustainable Well-being
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Burnout among educators represents a critical challenge, impacting not only individual well-being but also student outcomes and institutional viability. This article argues for a shift from reactive stress management to a proactive, multidimensional approach to resilience-building. Drawing on recent empirical research, it integrates three key protective dimensions: mindfulness-based interventions, motivation as a mediator of resilience, and the influence of contextual moderators such as tenure and institutional support. By synthesizing findings from intervention studies, resilience and motivation frameworks, and institutional perspectives, this paper proposes a comprehensive model for burnout prevention in educational settings.
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