The relationship of self-concept and academic burnout with academic performance of girl students

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

2 Professor, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

3 M.A., Student of Clinical Psychology University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

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Abstract

This study investigated the relationship of self-concept and academic
burnout with academic performance of girl students. The method used in the
study was descriptive-correlational. The sample included 400 students who
were selected via random cluster sampling from among all girl students of
the third and fourth grade level students in Ardabil. To collect data on
burnout, the Academic Burnout Scale and the school self-concept
Questionnaire were administered. Students’ grade point averages were used
to measure academic performance. To analyze the data, Pearson's
correlation coefficient and multiple regression analyses were used. Pearson's
correlation coefficient showed a significant correlation between academic
self-concept and academic burnout and its subscales (Academic Exhaustion,
Academic Cynicism and Academic Inefficacy) and student performance
(p<0/001). Based on the results of multiple regression, academic apathy and
self-concept emerged as the strongest predictors of academic performance.
Thus by making students interested, for instance by designing attractive
materials and presenting them in an intriguing manner, and also by guiding
them to a field of their interest and by instilling in them a sense of being
worthy, their academic performance can be improved.

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