The Level of Burnout among IPBA Lecturers

Introduction
There are 94 lecturers currently teaching in the International Languages Teacher Training
Institute (IPBA). The lecturers come from ten different departments, such as the Social
Studies, Education and the English Language departments. Generally, apart from
conducting lectures, the lecturers also have to do some multi-tasking activities such as
taking charge of co-curricular activities, organizing the annual convocation ceremony and
other such activities.
Statement of the Problem
In view of the heavy workload of lecturers, it would not be surprising to find some lecturers
either stressed or burnt out. Obviously, lecturers who are burnt out will not be able to
perform their duties to the best of their abilities. Exactly how serious is the situation among
IPBA lecturers? So far, no study has been conducted in this direction.
Research Questions
This study hopes to answer the following questions:
1. What is the level of burnout among IPBA lecturers?
2. Does age, teaching experience, gender and marital status influence the level of
burnout among lecturers?
3. What are some of the causes of burnout among IPBA lecturers?
Significance of the Study
The findings from this study are significant because they can provide valuable information
for both lecturers and administrators on the burnout levels of lecturers. By having this
information, lecturers can take steps to avoid aggravating their burnout levels. Administrators
can organize seminars, workshops or other activities that can help lecturers cope with
burnout. They can also take steps to prevent lecturers from being burnt out.
Limitation of the Study
This study was limited to IPBA lecturers. As such, the findings may not be generalizable to
lecturers in all the teacher training institutes in Malaysia.
Definition of Terms
Burnout
In general, most studies have in some way espoused the combination of definitions of
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