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UBC PATHS Blog Post: Oct 15, 2024



Recent research highlights that burnout is not confined to the workplace but is also prevalent in academic settings, particularly among university students. A study titled "Factors associated with academic burnout and its prevalence among university students: a cross-sectional study" by Liu et al. (2023) in BMC Medical Education delves into the growing concern of burnout in academia. This study emphasizes that academic burnout can significantly affect students' mental health, performance, and overall well-being.

The research reveals that academic burnout is often driven by factors such as excessive academic workload, poor academic performance, lack of social support, and high levels of stress. The study surveyed students from multiple disciplines and found that around 38.1% of respondents experienced moderate to severe burnout. The key dimensions of academic burnout identified in this study include emotional exhaustion, cynicism towards academic tasks, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment—patterns strikingly similar to occupational burnout.


One important takeaway from the study is the association between a lack of coping strategies and increased burnout risk. Students with limited access to mental health resources, insufficient sleep, and poor time management skills were more likely to report higher levels of burnout. In contrast, students who engaged in proactive stress management techniques, such as mindfulness, physical activity, and maintaining social connections, demonstrated better resilience against academic burnout.

This research is significant because it underscores the importance of institutions creating supportive environments for students. By promoting mental health resources, time management workshops, and stress-relief activities, universities can help mitigate the risk of academic burnout and contribute to the well-being and success of their students.


Liu, Z., Xie, Y., Sun, Z. et al. Factors associated with academic burnout and its prevalence among university students: a cross-sectional study. BMC Med Educ 23, 317 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04316-y


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