Burnout

Definition of Burnout

Burnout is a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. [Girdino, DA, Everly, GS, and Dusek, DE, Controlling Stress and Tension, Allyn & Bacon, Needham Heights, MA, 1996]

Burnout is defined as "a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress." Note that research studies suggest that two of the major causes of burnout are bureaucratic atmospheres and overwork.
http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/syndrome_x.php

Burnout symptoms experienced among special physical educators: a descriptive longitudinal study
http://www.getcited.org/pub/103337904

ABSTRACT:
Burnout is a syndrome that has had a negative effect on the behavior of regular and special classroom teachers. The purpose of this investigation was to determine (a) whether special physical educators experience symptoms of burnout and (b) whether these symptoms fluctuate over time. Based on the results of this investigation, the subjects exhibited several symptoms that are related to the burnout phenomenon. Furthermore, these symptoms characteristically are high throughout the school year. It was concluded that special physical educator supervisors should design appropriate strategies to prevent or reduce these symptoms. Not only would this have a positive effect on teaching behavior but it would in turn improve student learning.

Organizing Systems to Support Competent Social Behavior In Children and Youth: Volume III, Teacher Stress and Burnout (December 1994) Susanne Carter, Author http://interact.uoregon.edu/wrrc/Burnout.html