Examining the relationship between compassion satisfaction, burnout and wellbeing among teachers in the Tema metropolis

Abstract

Effective and efficient delivery of work output by employees is very imperative in every organization. However, this is not too feasible when requirements for the wellbeing of the employees are not met, and it becomes more problematic when it has adverse effect in their lives. The study, therefore, examined the relationships among compassion satisfaction, burnout, and employee well-being of teachers in the Tema metropolis of Ghana. A sample of 151 teachers were obtained and used for the study. The sample was obtained using the non-probabilistic sampling procedure, “purpose” through a survey questionnaire instrument. Correlational and regression analyses revealed that there was a significant inverse relationship between burnout and employee well-being. There was also a statistically significant positive relationship between compassion satisfaction and employee well-being Moreover, the multiple linear regression employed revealed that compassion satisfaction and burnout significantly influence the well-being of employees. It was therefore recommended that, the well-being must be improved through the adoption of stress coping strategies including engaging in recreational activities, personal relaxation activities, and application of reasoning or common sense in execution of tasks, checking eating habits, regularly visiting the hospital for general check-up, and disengaging in negative thoughts and negative work attitudes, and developing positive mindset at all times.