Authors: Samuel Adaboh, PhD (Valley View University, Ghana), Ebenezer Danquah, PhD (Valley View University, Ghana), Emmanuel Duncan (Valley View University, Ghana) and Sylvia Awuah (Tarkwa Senior High School, Ghana)
Abstract: This study investigated the reliability and internal consistency of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory(CBI) as a tool for assessing burnout among female teachers in selected senior high schools in Ghana. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed, using purposive sampling to recruit 120femaleteachers from four schools. The CBI was administered to measure personal, work-related and student related burnout dimensions. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) via Smart PLS, focusing on factor loadings, Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability, Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and discriminant validity using the Heterotrait-Monotrait (HTMT) ratio. Results revealed that the CBI demonstrated strong reliability and construct validity across its subscales, confirming its suitability in the Ghanaian context. However, some items with low factor loadings were identified and recommended for removal to enhance scale performance. Regression analysis further indicated that personal burnout was the most significant predictor of overall burnout among the respondents, followed by work-related and student-related burnout. The study recommends the use of a modified CBI for assessing burnout in similar educational contexts and calls for targeted interventions to address personal and emotional stressors among female teachers.