Effectiveness of rational emotive occupational health coaching in reducing burnout symptoms among teachers of children with autism

Uchenna E., Uchenna E Uzodinma and Charity N., Onyishi and Antonia N., Ngwoke and Joy I., Ugwu and Cornelius O., Okorie and Benjamin A., Amujiri and Casimir KC., Ani and Christopher N., Ngwu and Felix M., Nwankwo and Charles N., Okoli and Hillary O., Eze and Florence O., Orabueze and Esther O., Ogbu and Kingsley N., Okoro and Kingsley C., Solomon and Ifeanyi J., Okeke and Bright E., Nwamuo and Ani, Uchenna and Shedrack C., Moguluwa and Immaculata N., Akanaeme (2022) Effectiveness of rational emotive occupational health coaching in reducing burnout symptoms among teachers of children with autism. Science Progress, 105 (2). pp. 1-24.

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Abstract

Background/Objectives The negative impacts of Job-related burnout on job performance have been widely documented in the literature. Burnout accounts for both physical and mental health outcomes that increase work turnover in teachers, especially those who teach special needs chil- dren, like those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The current study assessed the effect- iveness of Rational Emotive Occupational Health Coaching (REOHC) in minimizing job burnout amongst autistic children teachers in Anambra state, Nigeria. Method The study used a group-randomized waitlist control trial design. teachers who teach ASD children in private and public special and inclusive schools participated in the study. All participants were randomly allocated to REOHC and waitlist group (WLG). REOHC group were exposed to a single session 120 min REOHC programme every week for 12 weeks. Data were collected using Maslach Burnout Inventory for Educators (MBI-ES), at baseline; post-intervention as well as follow- up evaluations 1 and 2 evaluations. All the data gathered for the study were analysed using mean, Standard Deviation (SD), t-test statistics, repeated measures ANOVA, and charts. Results Results indicated a significant decrease in teachers’ burnout, following REOHC interven- tion, which was sustained through follow-ups 1 and 2. Conclusion In conclusion, we stated that REOHC is valuable in treating burnout symptoms in teachers of children with ASDs.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	A General Works > AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User:	mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited:	12 May 2025 14:24
Last Modified:	12 May 2025 14:24
URI:	http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4485

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