THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BURNOUT AND JOB SATISFACTION: A CASE STUDY OF IRAQI EFL TEACHERS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Ali AL-Zurfi; Sameer Bilal; Talib Ghaleb

doi:10.61796/ejheaa.v2i5.1323

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Ali AL-Zurfi
alif.alzurfi@uokufa.edu.iq
University of Kufa, Iraq
Sameer Bilal University of Kufa, Iraq
Talib Ghaleb University of Kufa, Iraq

Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025): Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement

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May 31, 2025

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Objective: This study investigated the relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among Iraqi EFL teachers working with students with special needs. Method: Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and a Job Satisfaction Scale, data were collected from 41 teachers in public schools, private schools, and private institutions. Results: The results reveal a strong negative correlation between emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction, a moderate negative correlation between depersonalization and job satisfaction, and a strong positive correlation between personal accomplishment and job satisfaction. Novelty: The findings suggest that improving teachers' sense of competence and achievement can enhance job satisfaction and reduce burnout. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to support the well-being of special education teachers in Iraq.

AL-Zurfi, A., Sameer Bilal, & Talib Ghaleb. (2025). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BURNOUT AND JOB SATISFACTION: A CASE STUDY OF IRAQI EFL TEACHERS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement, 2(5), 247–258. https://doi.org/10.61796/ejheaa.v2i5.1323

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