Predictors of student burnout and engagement among university students

Abstract

This study investigated influences of core self-evaluation traits, career decision-making difficulties and social support on student burnout and engagement. A cross-sectional design was used with a non-probability quota sample. In the multiple regression analyses, self-efficacy, inconsistent information due to internal conflict and (lack of) parental support were significant predictors of exhaustion, cynicism, vigour and dedication. Self-esteem was also a significant predictor for the two engagement dimensions. In addition, lack of information about the self, lack of information about the occupations and inconsistent information due to external conflict predicted cynicism.

Keywords:

• career decision-making difficulty
• core self-evaluation traits
• higher education institution
• self-efficacy
• self-esteem
• social support
• student burnout
• student engagement
• university students