International Journal of Education and Psychological Research

(Print and Online Peer Reviewed Journal)


Print - ISSN: 2349 - 0853
e - ISSN: 2279 - 0179

VOLUME 2 - ISSUE 2

(June 2013)

Effect of Emotional Intimacy on Professional Burnout: A study among Special Educators of Mentally Challenged Children in Kerala


Authors: Reesha karally, Dr. P. Usha

Pages: 51-56

Abstract:

The present study is an attempt to estimate the effect of emotional intimacy on professional burnout among special educators of mentally challenged children. Significant difference in emotional intimacy and professional burnout are seen when special educators are classified based on their Length of Service. The study revealed that emotional intimacy significantly influence professional burnout of special educators and emotional intimacy toward children is decreasing across time; whereas professional burnout goes on increasing by increase in the length of service of special educators. The study concluded that enhancing emotional intimacy towards children will help the special educators to reduce professional burnout. High emotional intimacy with mentally challenged children will reduce stress among special educators and thereby burnout can be prevented.