SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025
What Pushes University Professors to Burnout? A Systematic Review of Sociodemographic and Psychosocial Determinants.
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- Stacked Uncertainties: Understanding Educator Well-Being and Resilience in an Era of Rapid Change.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Psychological Well-Being and Burnout in University Faculty: The Mediating Role of Emotional Exhaustion.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2026Article
- The impact of leadership, social interaction, and support on subjective well-being among employees in a Malaysian public university: the mediating role of self-efficacy.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Spanish University Professors: Associations With Lifestyle Habits and Physical and Mental Health Indicators.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2026Article
- Teacher Well-Being and Burnout Resilience: Dimensional Independence, Pandemic Burden, and Profile Analysis in Primary Education.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Analysis of the current situation and influencing factors of burnout of medical insurance specialists in public hospitals in Guangxi, China under the background of the "Sanming Model" reform- cases of healthcare system reform from low and middle income regions.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Departmental Climate, Institutional Support, and Self-Perceived Performance Among Newly Appointed Faculty: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study at a Saudi Tertiary Academic Teaching Hospital.Advances in medical education and practice · 2026Article
- Heterogeneity in psychological wellbeing within the university community: a latent profile analysis of wellbeing profiles and associated factors.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Burnout syndrome is a growing concern in higher education, affecting the psychological well-being and performance of university professors. This systematic review presents a narrative synthesis of findings from quantitative studies on sociodemographic and psychosocial determinants of academic burnout. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, sixty peer-reviewed articles published between Jan 2019 and May 2024 were selected from Scopus and Web of Science. Inclusion criteria required validated psychometric instruments and exclusive focus on university faculty. Methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and CASP checklist. Data from approximately 43,639 academic staff were analyzed. Key risk factors identified include excessive workload, lack of institutional support, and workplace conflict. In contrast, collegial support, participative leadership, and job satisfaction functioned as protective elements. Variables such as age, gender, academic rank, and employment stability significantly influenced burnout vulnerability. While general patterns were observed across studies, differences in design and sampling require caution in generalization. The evidence supports the implementation of integrated strategies encompassing mental health programs, workload regulation, participatory governance, and culturally responsive approaches. These findings inform the development of institutional policies aimed at preventing burnout and fostering academic well-being. Future research should adopt longitudinal and cross-cultural designs to further explore burnout trajectories and support educational reform.
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