Perceived Organisational Support and Teacher Burnout: A School-Based Study in Goa

This study aimed to examine the relationship between burnout and perceived organizational support among teachers in Goa, and to determine whether stronger organizational support is associated with lower burnout levels. The sample included teachers from pre-primary, primary, high school, and higher secondary institutions across Goa. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Educators Survey (MBI-ES) to measure emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment, and the 8-item Perceived Organizational Support Scale to assess teachers’ perceptions of institutional care and recognition. Statistical analyses were conducted to explore correlations between organizational support and burnout dimensions. The study is expected to contribute meaningful insights into educational psychology by highlighting the protective role of supportive school environments in fostering teacher well-being. By emphasizing the psychological needs of educators and the impact of institutional support, this research seeks to inform educational policy, strengthen teacher support systems, and promote healthier, more sustainable teaching environments in Goa.