Perceived Organizational Support and Teacher Burnout: A Correlational Study of Secondary School Teachers in India
Abstract: This research investigates the critical relationship between Perceived Organizational Support (POS) and occupational burnout dimensions among secondary school educators across India. Utilizing a quantitative, cross-sectional survey methodology gathering empirical data from 308 teachers handling grades 6-12, the study measures individual variances through the 8-item Survey of Perceived Organizational Support (SPOS-8) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory Educators Survey (MBI-ES). Quantitative analytical results reveal that teachers experience a moderate baseline level of POS (M = 4.89, SD = 1.54) paired with moderate overall job burnout (M = 2.85, SD = 1.52). Crucially, Pearson correlational assessments highlight a robust, statistically significant negative relationship between POS and total teacher burnout (r = -0.47, p
Keywords: perceived organizational support, teacher burnout, emotional exhaustion, secondary school teachers, job resources, educational administration, work-life balance
How to Cite?: Nayana Dutta, Chethana R. Acharya, "Perceived Organizational Support and Teacher Burnout: A Correlational Study of Secondary School Teachers in India", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 224-228, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261002205703, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261002205703