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Cumulative Ecological Risk and Academic Burnout in Chinese College Students: A Moderated Mediation Model
Yan Liu1, Yan Zhang2, Cong Peng2
1School of Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 11, 2023
Summary
Cumulative ecological risk exposure is linked to academic burnout in Chinese college students. Neuroticism partially mediates this relationship, while gender moderates its impact, especially for women.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Environmental Health
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Academic burnout is a growing concern among college students.
- Understanding the environmental and psychological factors contributing to burnout is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between cumulative ecological risk exposure and academic burnout.
- To examine the mediating role of neuroticism and the moderating role of gender in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 580 Chinese college students.
- Utilized questionnaires to assess cumulative ecological risk, neuroticism, and academic burnout.
Main Results:
- Cumulative ecological risk was positively associated with neuroticism and academic burnout.
- Neuroticism partially mediated the link between ecological risk and burnout.
- Gender moderated the relationship, with higher ecological risk impacting women's neuroticism more.
Conclusions:
- Cumulative ecological risk is a significant factor contributing to academic burnout.
- Neuroticism and gender play important roles in the manifestation of burnout.
- Findings offer insights for interventions aimed at reducing academic burnout in students.
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