The mediating role of academic self-concept in the relationship between burnout and life satisfaction

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-566

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burnout, satisfaction, self-concept, structural equations, indirect effect, university students, quality of life, wellbeing

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this article is to demonstrate whether academic self-concept mediates the relationship between burnout and life satisfaction in students at the Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi. Methodology: Effective participation from tion of 502 students was gathered. The information was analyzed using structural equation modeling and the Monte Carlo method was used to test the mediation effect. Results: The main findings indicate that burnout is negatively related to both academic self-concept and life satisfaction. It was also found that the indirect effect of self-concept on the relationship between burnout and life satisfaction was statistically significant. Discussions: This is a partial mediation that confirms that personal resources (such as self-concept) can mitigate the negative effects of burnout on life satisfaction; however, more studies are needed to control other variables such as the type of student activities that generate burnout. Conclusions: Burnout is a problem with serious implications for student´s health; therefore, university decision-makers should consider their student welfare policies.

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Jeaneth Bastidas, Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi

Master’s in Executive Business Management with an Emphasis in Strategic Management, Regional Autonomous University of the Andes. (Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes). Master’s in Curriculum Design and Educational Evaluation, Technical University of Ambato. (Universidad Técnica de Ambato). Specialist in Project Management, Regional Autonomous University of the Andes. (Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes). Diploma in Marketing Management, Regional Autonomous University of the Andes. (Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes). Advanced Diploma in Competency-Based Curriculum, Technical University of Ambato. (Universidad Técnica de Ambato). Agroindustrial Engineer, Technical University of the North. (Universidad Técnica del Norte). Currently Teacher at the State Polytechnic University of Carchi. (Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi)

Tanya Cárdenas, Docente Unidad Educativa Ibarra

Master's in Applied Linguistics to Bilingual Spanish-English Teaching Catholic University of Ecuador ( Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador) Bachelor's Degree in Education Sciences with a Specialization in Languages. Catholic University of Ecuador (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador) Technologist in Bilingual Executive Secretariat, Catholic University of Ecuador. (Universidad Católica del Ecuador) Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication, National University of Loja. (Universidad Nacional del Loja) She served as an AB Initio Teacher, International Baccalaureate, Unified, General Baccalaureate, and Technical Area at Ibarra Educative Unit. (Unidad Educativa Ibarra)
Former Contributor to Interdiario "La Prensa" with Opinion Articles. In the field of university teaching, she has been a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Tulcán Extension, ( Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Extensión Tulcán), State Polytechnic University of Carchi, ( Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi), Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Ibarra Campus, ( Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Campus Ibarra), and Technical University of the North (Universidad Técnica del Norte) in the Master's programs.

Gisselle Cárdenas, Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi

Master's in Marketing from the University of the Armed Forces (Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas -ESPE), Ecuador. Advanced Diploma in Implementation and Quality Management with ISO Standards.
Bachelor's Degree in International Trade from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador). She served as Financial Director at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Santo Domingo Campus.(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Campus Santo Domingo). In the field of teaching, she has been a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Ibarra Campus, (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Campus Ibarra), The Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Santo Domingo Campus, (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Campus Santo Domingo) and the State Polytechnic University of Carchi, Ecuador. (Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi).

Ana Mora, Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi

Master's in Financial Management and Administration, International University of La Rioja (UNIR). (Universidad Internacional de la Rioja). Specialist in Big Data in Finance, International University of La Rioja (UNIR). (Universidad Internacional de la Rioja). Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Central University of Ecuador. (Universidad Central del Ecuador). Currently a Teacher at the State Polytechnic University of Carchi. (Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi)

Evelyn Curiel, Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi

Master's in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid. (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
Economist from the Central University of Ecuador. (Universidad Central del Ecuador). Lawyer from the National University of Loja. (Universidad Nacional de Loja). Manager of ECOPRAL Cia Ltda and Full Professor at the State Polytechnic University of Carchi. (Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi).

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2024-08-22

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Bastidas Guerron, J. L., Cardenas Fierro , T. M., Cardenas Fierro, G. M., Mora Lucero, A. C., & Curiel López, E. M. (2024). The mediating role of academic self-concept in the relationship between burnout and life satisfaction. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 9, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-566

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