Comparative analysis of Burnout levels in the educators of the faculty of business sciences of UTMACH
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Studies on burnout have grown considerably due to constant changes in the environment and the impact this disorder has on public health. However, local studies are scarce demonstrating a lack of interest in addressing this issue in Ecuador. Therefore, this research focuses on the teaching staff at the UTMACH. Based on the model of job demands and resources and the evolution of burnout theory developed by Christina Maslach, the objective is to influence the management of psychosocial risks by diagnosing the prevalence of burnout among teachers. A descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, and non-experimental study was conducted. The study population consisted of a collegiate body of 101 university teachers. The MBI-ES was used to diagnose burnout. The main findings were a low prevalence of this disorder with a high presence of emotional exhaustion in men and cynicism in women. Although other studies reported technological gaps due to age, this research ruled out any association with burnout. In conclusion, the level of burnout among teachers at the FCE at UTMACH is low, but it is at a critical stage that precedes its worsening.
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Nelson Jacinto Sosa-Arias, Universidad Técnica de Machala - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7391-8394
Eighth-semester Business Administration student at the Technical University of Machala. He is participating in the research project "Comparative Analysis of Burnout Levels among Faculty at the Faculty of Business Administration at UTMACH." He has also strengthened his academic training through pre-professional internships in the administrative field, an experience that has allowed him to consolidate his administrative management skills.
Cristopher Javier Guallpa-Torres, Universidad Técnica de Machala - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0323-8729
Eighth-semester Business Administration student at the Technical University of Machala. He is participating in the research project "Comparative Analysis of Burnout Levels among Faculty at the Faculty of Business Administration at UTMACH." He has also strengthened his academic training through pre-professional internships in the administrative field, an experience that has allowed him to consolidate his administrative management skills.
Iddar Iván Jaya-Pineda, Universidad Técnica de Machala - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3022-9730
PhD student in Social Sciences with a mention in Management from the University of Zulia, Master in Business Administration, Professor at the Technical University of Machala, Former Coordinator of the Business Administration Career at UTMACH. Author of several scientific articles and book chapters.
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