Construction and validation of academic burnout scale

Abstract

Abstract This study constructs and validates a scale for measuring academic burnout among university students. Drawing from empirical evidence and systematic scale construction procedures, the questionnaire items were developed through literature review and focus group discussions. Data from 348 and 774 respondents respectively underwent exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The resulting scale identifies six dimensions: parental/Guardian pressure, exhaustion, negative peer relations, subjective overload, academic inefficacy, and negative teacher-student relation. By providing a specialized tool for identifying academic burnout, this study aims to facilitate research efforts in higher education institutions. This scale addresses the lack of accurate assessment methods for academic burnout, offering insights into its components.

Keywords

• Academic burnout
• Scale construction
• University students