Exploring the Abyss: A Study on Secondary Schools Students’ Burnout in Rawalpindi

Authors

  • Bushra Hijazi Principal, School Education Department Govt. of Punjab, PAK.
  • Dr. Jahan Ara Shams Assistant Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, PAK.
  • Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Planning & Policy Studies, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, PAK.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14722052

Keywords:

Burnout, 9th Grade, Secondary School Students, Emotional Exhaustion, Cynicism, and Academic Efficacy

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the levels of burnout among secondary school students, focusing on emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and academic efficacy sub constructs of burnout. The design of the study was descriptive and survey methos was used to collect the data. Data were collected through a seven points Likert scale questionnaire. The study found that students of 9th grade reported a consistent level of burnout, with slightly higher burnout in academic efficacy than emotional exhaustion. cynicism had the lowest mean score, indicating lower disinterest in studies. These findings suggest that early intervention and support for secondary school students may be necessary to mitigate potential burnout and its effects on academic performance and well-being.

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31-07-2024

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Bushra Hijazi, Dr. Jahan Ara Shams, and Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. 2024. “ Exploring the Abyss: A Study on Secondary Schools Students’ Burnout in Rawalpindi”. AL MISBAH RESEARCH JOURNAL 4 (03):72-81. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14722052.

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