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Predictors of student burnout and engagement among university students

Published in: Journal of Psychology in Africa
Volume 24 , issue 4 , 2014 , pages: 342–350

DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2014.978087

Author(s): Danél Olwage WorkWell Research Unit for Economic and Management Sciences, South Africa , Karina Mostert WorkWell Research Unit for Economic and Management Sciences, South Africa

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

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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.

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