Extra-Role Time, Burnout, and Commitment: The Power of Promises Kept

This study examines the relationships of extra-role time (ERT) behavior with burnout and occupational commitment among teachers through the lens of conservation of resources (COR) theory. Results reveal that teachers who invest in more ERT are also more likely to experience burnout and decreased com...

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Published in:Business communication quarterly 2011-12, Vol.74 (4), p.450-474
Main Authors: Brown, Lori A., Roloff, Michael E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletic Coaches
Burnout
Business ethics
District of Columbia
Ethics
Extracurricular Activities
Faculty Workload
Family Work Relationship
Individual Needs
Investment
Mental Health
Questionnaires
Secondary School Teachers
Studies
Teacher Burnout
Teacher Role
Teachers
Time
Well Being
Work Attitudes
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Summary:This study examines the relationships of extra-role time (ERT) behavior with burnout and occupational commitment among teachers through the lens of conservation of resources (COR) theory. Results reveal that teachers who invest in more ERT are also more likely to experience burnout and decreased commitment to teaching than those who invest less. However, results also indicate that the ethical practice of the employer fulfilling the psychological contract (keeping promises) entered into with the teacher offsets this negative spiral with implications for both teacher well-being and workplace outcomes.
ISSN:1080-5699
2329-4906
1552-4191
2329-4922
DOI:10.1177/1080569911424202