Predictors of burnout of preschool teachers working in the warzone Ukraine.

• This study examined predictors of burnout among preschool teachers working in the war-torn region of Ukraine. • Trauma symptoms were found to have a positive association with burnout symptoms among preschool teachers. • Resilience and social support were identified as protective factors, negatively predicting burnout symptoms among preschool teachers. • Work experience of preschool teachers was positively linked to certain burnout symptoms. • The study revealed indirect effects of war-related stressors, preschool location, resilience, social support, and the age of preschool teachers on burnout symptoms. Research on predictors of burnout among preschool teachers is a crucial topic, particularly in the context of those working in warzones. This study aimed to investigate the predictors of burnout among 562 preschool teachers employed in 183 preschools located in the war-torn region of Ukraine. The study was conducted as an online survey and key constructs were captured by using well established measures. Path analyses were conducted to investigate the predictors of preschool teacher burnout. The results showed that trauma symptoms and work experience positively predicted burnout, whereas resilience and social support had a negative association with burnout. Additionally, exploratory analyses revealed indirect effects of preschool location, war-related stressors, resilience, social support, and age on burnout. These findings highlight the need for targeted support services for preschool teachers in Ukraine's warzone to enhance available resources and alleviate burnout symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]