Reducing teacher burnout: A socio-contextual approach

•Proactive strategies are beneficial in reducing teacher burnout.•Both self- and co-regulation strategies are key to successful problem solving.•The effect of strategies on perceived fit is mediated by burnout experience.

The aim of this study was to examine the interrelation between teachers' proactive strategies and perceived teacher–working environment fit that would be mediated by the socio-contextual burnout experience. Altogether 2310 Finnish teachers completed the study's survey. The results indicate that teachers can learn the kinds of strategies that allow them to reduce burnout and construct a better working environment fit. Both the learning and use of the strategies is highly embedded in a school's social interactions.