Date of Award

Fall 2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

College

College of Education

Department

Department of Education

Primary Advisor

Dr. Lisa A. Coscia

Second Advisor

Dr. Thomas J. Gollery

Third Advisor

Dr. Sarah J. Yates

Abstract

This quantitative, non-experimental study evaluated the effect of spiritual well-being practices on perceptions of burnout among principals of K-12 Christian schools. The study examined the relationship between spiritual well-being, spiritual practice, and burnout among Christian school principals. The study used a survey to collect data from 50 (N = 50) principals of K-12 Christian schools. The survey included the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT), the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), demographic questions, and researcher-developed questions related to spiritual practices. The study used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the data. The findings indicated that participants reported low burnout (BAT composite M = 1.92). Participants also reported a higher-than-average degree of emotional exhaustion (range = 1.76 to 2.70). Linear regression analysis indicated that spiritual well-being did not significantly predict perceptions of burnout. Although the study did not report statistical findings, the information gathered advances research and conversations about the need for support and mentoring for K-12 Christian school principals to manage their spiritual well-being and burnout.

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