A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Fragmented Nexus Between Pedagogical Competence, Mindfulness, And Teacher Burnout (2015–2025)

Authors

  • Nur Iffah Qoyyumillah Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih Gresik
  • Imam Nur Aziz Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih Gresik
  • Nashrullah Universitas Kiai Abdullah Faqih

Keywords:

Teacher Burnout, Pedagogical Competence, Mindfulness, Integrated Professionalism

Abstract

Teacher burnout has escalated from an occupational hazard to a systemic crisis globally, threatening educational sustainability in the post-pandemic era. While pedagogical competence and mindfulness are widely recognized as vital protective factors, (Gap) existing literature remains fragmented, often treating technical teaching skills and psychological well-being as isolated domains rather than synergistic mechanisms. This study aims to map the intellectual structure and thematic evolution of global research connecting teachers' pedagogical competence, mindfulness, and burnout prevention. Employing a bibliometric approach, metadata from Scopus-indexed articles published between 2015 and 2025 were analyzed using VOSviewer to visualize publication trends, co-authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrences. The results reveal a "symptom-centric" landscape dominated by Western institutions, yet characterized by weak cross-national collaboration. Crucially, the keyword analysis exposes a conceptual dichotomy: while "burnout" dominates as the central node, "mindfulness" (psychological) and "pedagogical competence" (technical) exist in disconnected clusters, indicating a lack of integrative research. These findings suggest an urgent need for "Integrated Professionalism" frameworks. Educational policy must move beyond segregated interventions by embedding mindfulness practices directly within pedagogical development programs to foster holistic teacher resilience against future disruptions.

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2026-03-30

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Qoyyumillah, N. I., Aziz, I. N., & Nashrullah. (2026). A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Fragmented Nexus Between Pedagogical Competence, Mindfulness, And Teacher Burnout (2015–2025). EDU-RELIGIA : Jurnal Keagamaan Dan Pembelajarannya, 9(1), 1–18. Retrieved from https://e-jurnal.unisda.ac.id/index.php/edureg/article/view/12446