Glossary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Autonomy-Supportive Teaching
Encourages student engagement and supports their autonomy, leading to better engagement and psychological well-being.
Burnout
A syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.
Controlling Teaching Style
Focuses on compliance and control, often leading to less student engagement and increased pressure.
Depersonalization
Developing a cynical attitude towards work and people.
Emotional Exhaustion
Feeling emotionally drained and fatigued by work.
Mental Health
A state of well-being where individuals realize their abilities, cope with normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community.
Mini-Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (MOLBI)
A shortened version of the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, designed to measure burnout across various job roles.
Pedagogical Training
Training related to teaching methods and strategies.
Primary Prevention
Removing potential risk factors to reduce the incidence of mental health problems.
Secondary Prevention
Targeting employees with risk factors to help them develop coping skills.
Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS)
A shortened version of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale designed to monitor mental well-being in the general population and evaluate mental health improvement initiatives.
Stressor
A stressor is any event, condition, or situation that causes stress, leading to physical, emotional, or psychological strain.
Tertiary Prevention
Providing therapy for employees with existing mental disorders
Work-Life Balance
The equilibrium between personal life and professional responsibilities.
