Are parental students more likely to develop burnout during undergraduate/graduate studies than non-parental students?

The purpose of this research study was to examine if parental university students were more at risk for developing burnout during undergraduate or graduate studies compared to non-parental students at Reykjavík University. Moreover, the difference between gender was examined. Based on previous research students are at risk for developing burnout during studies. Participants were 128 students at Reykjavík University, aged 18-59 years old, studying undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, diploma and university preparation program. Descriptive statistics and independent t-test showed that non-parental students were more likely to develop burnout, as well as, anxiety and depression compared to parental students. Perceived stress had positive correlation on burnout and social support decreased the likelihood of burnout. Moreover, females, regardless of being parental or non-parental students showed to be more receptible to anxiety, depression and burnout than male students. More research is needed to identify risk and protective factors for students. Keywords: Anxiety, depression, burnout, perceived stress, social support, parental students, non-parental students.

Author dc:creator

• Ásdís Sigurðardóttir 1991-

Contributors dc:contributor

• Háskólinn í Reykjavík

• Sálfræði
• Foreldrar
• Háskólanemar
• Kulnun í starfi
• Streita
• Psychology
• Parents
• Students
• Burnout (Psychology)

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1946/33179

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oai:skemman.is:1946/33179