The Effect of Perceived Teacher Burnout on Credibility |
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Authors: | Qin Zhang David Alan Sapp |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Communication , Fairfield University , Fairfield, CTqzhang@mail.fairfield.edu;3. Department of English , Fairfield University , Fairfield, CT |
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Abstract: | This study investigated the effect of perceived teacher burnout on perceived teacher credibility. One hundred eighty-two college students were randomly exposed to a written scenario manipulating the level of perceived teacher burnout (high or low) and responded to a scale measuring perceived teacher credibility in reference to the scenario. Results of one-way multivariate analyses of variance indicated that perceived teacher burnout has a negative impact on perceived teacher competence, caring, and trustworthiness. Low-burnout teachers are perceived as more credible than high-burnout teachers. |
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Keywords: | Caring Competence Credibility Teacher Burnout Trustworthiness |
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