Predictors of student burnout and engagement among university students

Olwage, Danél; Mostert, Karina

doi:10.1080/14330237.2014.978087

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“…Learner support should cover assistance in helping students identify specific reasons for their study (Xiao, 2012), become more aware of their own career interests and how these fit in with their studies, and the payoffs and benefits in pursuing and successfully completing their studies in a particular course or programme. Olwage (2012) found that students' sense of dedication was significantly associated with the availability of information about occupations, self-awareness, and the information-gathering and decision-making process. Students perceiving that their studies make sense on an emotional and cognitive level may consequently be more motivated, and generally, more willing to dedicate their energy and effort to deal with perceived difficulties (such as writing an examination).…”

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“…In line with the reasoning of the research literature, we propose that positive thoughts about one's studies relate to the efficacy beliefs in one's ability to successfully pursue study activities (such as writing the examination) and one's perceived employability. Positive self-efficacy beliefs are shown to link empirically to stronger career exploration (and study) plans and employability satisfaction (Austin & Cilliers, 2011;Ochs & Roessler, 2004) and study engagement (Olwage, 2012). As self-efficacy reliably predicts the scope of career options considered, occupational interests, career decision-making, perseverance in difficult fields and personal effectiveness, it has been related to the pursuit of entrepreneurial activity and employability satisfaction (Markman, Balkin, & Baron, 2002;Olwage, 2012).…”

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Students' Sense of Coherence, Study Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Relation to their Study and Employability Satisfaction

Coetzee

Oosthuizen

2012

Journal of Psychology in Africa

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This study reports on students' sense of coherence, study engagement and self-efficacy in relation to their satisfaction with current studies and employability. Participants included a convenience sample of 127 employed adult learners enrolled for third year level open distance learning (ODL) undergraduate studies in industrial and organisational psychology. A quantitative survey approach was followed, collecting primary data. Data analysis consisted of correlational and standard multiple regression analyses. The results revealed students' dedication to and perceived meaningfulness of undergraduate studies as significant predictors of their study and employability satisfaction. The participants' self-efficacy did not relate significantly to their satisfaction with their current studies and employability. These findings contribute new knowledge that could be used to inform the design of learner support interventions aimed at increasing students' motivational levels in the open distance learning context.

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Students' Sense of Coherence, Study Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Relation to their Study and Employability Satisfaction

Coetzee

Oosthuizen

2012

Journal of Psychology in Africa

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“…Within the pressure of increasing extrinsic demands and personal goals, students' motivation becomes tested (Reiss, 2012). At its worst, bewilderment can result in dropping out of education Stratton, O'Toole, & Wetzel, 2008) or in fatigue (Galbraith & Merrill, 2015;Olwage & Mostert, 2014).…”

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“…It has been noted that prompt, timely help and support (instead of keeping students dwelling with their concerns) are important conditions of timely graduation . If students believe that their worries are nullified, that they do not dare to bother the teaching personnel with their questions, or that they are ignored, even the smallest issues that could be solved easily can accumulate into big problems and lead to prolonged studies and even dropping out Olwage & Mostert, 2014;Stratton, O'Toole, & Wetzel, 2008).…”

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The Psychology of Study Success in Universities

Määttä¹,

Uusiautti²

2017

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Universities around the world are under increasing pressure to maintain high levels of graduation and to make study processes as efficient as possible, with teachers and students struggling to meet the expectations placed upon them as a result. The Psychology of Study Success in Universities asks whether it is possible to meet these demands at the same time as protecting the well-being of students. Drawing on an extensive and detailed analysis of study success in universities in Finland, the authors of this thought-provoking work argue that universities should be more concerned with students' satisfaction and place greater weight on students' perceptions of the elements that enhance or hinder their success. The book provides a multidimensional picture of the student-and teachingrelated factors that promote study success. Giving voice to graduate students, including those enrolled a PhD program, the authors look at the resources that students have at their disposal to establish what inspires and motivates the students, what slows them down, and what kinds of experiences students have of successful studies. Määttä and Uusiautti present a wealth of high-quality research showing that good teaching and successful study processes can be secured by immediate and caring interaction, flexible and student-centred teaching and supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration between teachers. The Psychology of Study Success in Universities is essential reading for academics, researchers, and postgraduate students in the fields of education and psychology, as well as for those interested in positive psychology, student well-being, and pedagogical studies.

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“…Research has revealed that students' motivation, beliefs, self-efficacy and engagement have a profound impact on their learning, performance and retention (ChanLin, 2009;Hartnett, 2012;Keller, 2008;Olwage, 2012;Roos, 2012;Viljoen, 2012;Xiao, 2012). Actively engaged students who have a strong sense of self-efficacy have been shown to be more productive, motivated, resilient and successful (Olwage, 2012;Roos, 2012). However, there seems to be a paucity of research on how ODL students' life orientation or general attitude toward the world and their work and personal lives influence their study engagement and self-efficacy.…”

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Examining the Mediating Effect of Open Distance Learning Students' Study Engagement in Relation to Their Life Orientation and Self-Efficacy

Coetzee

Oosthuizen

2013

Journal of Psychology in Africa

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This study reports on the mediating effect of study engagement (measured by an adapted version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale) in relation to students' life orientation (measured by the Orientation to Life Questionnaire) and their self-efficacy (measured by the Self-efficacy Scale). Participants included a non-probability sample of 127 predominantly early career (25-40 years), employed blacks and females enrolled for third year level ODL undergraduate studies in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. A quantitative survey design was followed, collecting primary data. Data analyses consisted of an analysis of correlations and three simple mediational models. The results revealed significant direct and indirect effects between the variables. Study engagement positively mediated the relationship between life orientation and self-efficacy. These findings contribute new knowledge that inform the design of learning and assessment activities aimed at enhancing ODL students' sense of the comprehensibility and meaningfulness of their studies, their engagement in their studies and beliefs about their capability to be successful in their studies.

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Predictors of student burnout and engagement among university students

Cited by 29 publications

References 33 publications

Students' Sense of Coherence, Study Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Relation to their Study and Employability Satisfaction

Students' Sense of Coherence, Study Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Relation to their Study and Employability Satisfaction

The Psychology of Study Success in Universities

Examining the Mediating Effect of Open Distance Learning Students' Study Engagement in Relation to Their Life Orientation and Self-Efficacy

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