Examining Burnout, Social Support, and Academic Motivation within College Students

Hassan, Astera (2025) Examining Burnout, Social Support, and Academic Motivation within College Students. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Academic performance and student well-being is significantly impacted by the common problem of burnout among college students. This study examines the relationship between burnout perceived social support, and academic motivation among second-generation and non-immigrant undergraduate college students. Quantitative data was collected using standardised scales, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS-HS 28). The results from correlational analysis indicate no significant relationship was found between burnout, social support, and academic motivation. From t-tests results, no significant differences were demonstrates between second-generation and non-immigrant college students in relation to burnout, perceived social support, and academic motivation. The study's outcomes can inform academic policies aimed at the development of student support services and towards reducing burnout and enhancing student well-being by focusing on maintaining academic motivation and strengthening social and support networks.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Supervisors:	Name Email Thornberry, Conor UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Academic performance; social support; burnout; motivation
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology > Stress (Psychology) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine > Personal Health and Hygiene > Stress Management
Divisions:	School of Business (- 2025) > BA (Honours) in Psychology
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2025 09:57
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2025 09:57
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8896

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