Occupational Stress and Burnout among Daycare Center Teachers: Social Support As a Moderator

Occupational Stress and Burnout among Daycare Center Teachers: Social Support As a Moderator

The purpose of this research study was to explore social support as a moderator in the relationship between occupational stress and burnout among daycare center teachers. The samples were 215 teachers of daycare center in Gyeonggi-do. The findings indicate that increased occupational stress is associated with a high level of burnout. The research results show that there is a significant relationship between social support and burnout. Social support was an important resource for reducing occupational stress and burnout. As the perception about social support by teachers of daycare center increased, their level of burnout was decreased. Also, there was an evidence in favor of the moderating role that social support may serve as a protective factor against burnout. The implications of clinical practices will be discussed.