REGRESSION MODEL FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT IN KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the issues of maintaining the mental health of kindergarten teachers, which is important and relevant in the current conditions, as only healthy and motivated educators are able to create a positive educational environment for children that promotes their harmonious development and well-being. The formation of a child’s personality begins in preschool age, which is a critically important stage, as it is during this period that the foundations of emotional and intellectual development are laid. The quality of education at this stage determines not only the future of the child but also the well-being of society as a whole. Therefore, ensuring an appropriate level of mental health among educators is a necessary condition for effective pedagogical activity and the development of a healthy nation.The purpose of the research is to build a regression model with the identification of criterion-significant statements from the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-GS) psychological diagnostic questionnaire to determine the pre-pathological group among kindergarten teachers in Kharkiv.In the course of the study, a survey of 107 respondents was conducted. The results showed that the majority of respondents already exhibit symptoms characteristic of professional burnout syndrome. The proposed mathematical approach allowed for the identification of a pre-pathological group among kindergarten teachers in Kharkiv and the determination of the criterion-significant statements from the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-GS) psychological diagnostic questionnaire.The greatest impact on the manifestations of professional burnout among educators is seen in the “Personal Accomplishment” scale. When educators see the results of their efforts, it enhances their motivation and positively affects their work performance. At the same time, high scores on the “Emotional Exhaustion” and “Cynicism” scales may indicate existing emotional exhaustion and a cynical attitude towards work.This will provide a foundation for implementing specific preventive measures to address the development of professional burnout syndrome. The proposed method can be used as a quick and effective screening tool for diagnosing professional burnout syndrome, which will promote timely intervention and reduce burnout risks among kindergarten teachers.