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The present study aimed to identify the causes of job burnout among dual-job teachers and their coping strategies. A qualitative approach and phenomenological method were employed to conduct this research. The participants included ۱۲ dual-job teachers with at least a bachelor's degree in one of the academic fields, working in schools in Kashan and less than ۱۰ years of teaching experience. Sampling was conducted purposefully and continued until data saturation was reached (۱۲ participants). Data related to the participants were collected using semi-structured interviews, and the findings were analyzed through thematic analysis. The results regarding the first research question (What are the causes of job burnout among dual-job teachers?) revealed ۵ core themes, including: ۱) reduced commitment, motivation, and job satisfaction due to fatigue caused by multiple work pressures, ۲) decreased quality of personal and professional life due to interference and conflicts between occupational and personal responsibilities, ۳) lack of support and resources and their impact on motivation and job satisfaction in challenging economic conditions, ۴) dissatisfaction with existing problems and limitations in the administrative and organizational environment, and ۵) exhaustion and reduced quality of life due to physical and mental pressures resulting from simultaneous work in two jobs. Additionally, ۹ main themes and ۴۷ sub-themes were identified. Regarding the second research question (What are the coping strategies for job burnout among dual-job teachers?), the findings indicated ۵ core themes: ۱) professional growth and strengthening self-confidence as key factors in coping with job challenges and improving individual performance, ۲) enhancing social connections as an effective strategy for reducing job burnout and improving professional performance, ۳) time management and establishing job boundaries to maintain a balance between work and personal life and reduce job burnout, ۴) focusing on positive aspects of work and improving task management to increase motivation and efficiency in the workplace, and ۵) employing stress management strategies and promoting mental health to manage job burnout. Additionally, ۸ main themes and ۴۱ sub-themes were identified. The research results indicated that the additional pressure from working in two jobs reduces the motivation and efficiency of teachers. Utilizing the diverse strategies mentioned by the teachers in this study can be effective in preventing and addressing job burnout.

Keywords: Coping strategies, Dual-job teachers, Job burnout