Motivación, burnout y nivel de actividad física en docentes de Educación Física de la zona rural y urbana de Cuenca

Abstract

Motivation is a key psychological element for Physical Education (PE) teachers to perform their work adequately, facing challenges and responsibilities. However, low levels of motivation and a negative work environment can generate physical and mental consequences, affecting Physical Activity (PA) and favoring work stress, which can lead to Burnout Syndrome (BS). This study analyzes the relationships between sociodemographic (age, gender, marital status) and professional (number of students, salary, educational level, materials) characteristics, motivation, Burnout and PA. Questionnaires such as BPNSFS, MWMS, MBI and IPAQ short format were applied to 73 teachers of PE in Cuenca. Chi-square and regression models (simple linear, multiple regression and ordinal logistic regression) were used for statistical analysis. The results indicate high levels of satisfaction in Basic Psychological Needs (BPN), motivation and PA. In addition, less than 10% of the teachers presented SB. Correlations were found between variables such as marital status, support, number of students, location and materials. In conclusion, teachers perceive their NPB as being attended to, which favors their intrinsic motivation and PA, with no signs of Burnout. Sociodemographic variables influence motivation, SB and PA.