The Influence of Burnout and Job Satisfaction on the Work Engagement among Registered Guidance Counselors under the Department of Education, Region XI
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajhp.v4i1.5764Keywords:
Burnout, Job Satisfaction, Registered Guidance Counselor, Work EngagementAbstract
This study examined burnout, job satisfaction, and work engagement among registered guidance counselors in the educational sector. Results showed low burnout, moderately high job satisfaction, and very high work engagement. Burnout negatively correlated with engagement, while job satisfaction had a strong positive relationship. Regression analysis revealed job satisfaction significantly predicted work engagement, explaining 33.6% of its variance, whereas burnout’s impact was not significant when accounting for satisfaction. These findings emphasize the crucial role of job satisfaction in sustaining counselor engagement. The study highlights the need for organizational support, manageable workloads, and professional development to enhance counselor well-being, improve student support, and foster a positive school climate.
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