Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Educational Studies, 2025 (SSCI)
In recent years, Türkiye has hosted one of the world’s largest refugee populations, creating profound implications for its education system. This study explores how the presence of refugee students shapes primary school teachers’ burnout and occupational commitment. Data were gathered from 433 teachers employed in public primary schools in Osmaniye, Türkiye, using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Blau Occupational Commitment Scale. Correlation analyses showed that occupational commitment was negatively related to emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation, and positively related to personal accomplishment. MANOVA results indicated that refugee student presence significantly predicted higher burnout levels across all subdimensions, but did not significantly influence occupational commitment. These findings reveal that teachers sustain professional commitment despite heightened emotional demands. Nevertheless, persistent exposure to challenging classroom dynamics without adequate institutional support may undermine long-term well-being. The study highlights the necessity of comprehensive support mechanisms to promote teacher resilience and inclusive educational practices in refugee-dense settings.