the relationship between perfectionism and fatigue among efl teachers: the mediating roles of depression and stress

This research study was conducted to investigate the relationship between perfectionism and fatigue among efl teachers, considering the mediating roles of depression and stress. although perfectionism is often seen as a booster to help individuals achieve high standards, it may negatively impact individuals’ well-being through stress and depression. these psychological outcomes may contribute to fatigue. in our study, we collected data from 151 efl teachers using various measurement scales, namely perfectionism, stress, depression, and fatigue. our findings indicated that there is a positive correlation between maladaptive perfectionism and both stress and depression. this relationship, in turn, mediates the association between perfectionism and fatigue. the results suggest that when teachers have maladaptive perfectionistic tendencies, they are more likely to experience stress and depression, which can lead to mental and physical fatigue. this research emphasizes that it is crucial to tackle these perfectionistic beliefs, as they can increase the risk of burnout. future research studies can use a mixed-methods approach to gain a more complete picture of how perfectionistic thinking patterns affect teachers’ mental processes.