Maslach Burnout Inventory – Student Survey

What it measures

The student adaptation of the Maslach Burnout Inventory measuring academic burnout — a state of exhaustion, cynicism toward studies, and reduced feelings of academic competence. Student burnout has significant consequences for academic performance, dropout intention, and mental health. Developed as the student equivalent of the MBI-GS for occupational burnout.

Representative items

• I feel emotionally drained by my studies. (Exhaustion)
• I feel used up at the end of a day at university. (Exhaustion)
• I have become less enthusiastic about my studies. (Cynicism)
• I doubt the significance of my studies. (Cynicism)
• In my opinion, I am a good student. (Academic Efficacy)

Citation

Schaufeli, W.B., Leiter, M.P., & Maslach, C. (2009). Burnout: 35 years of research and practice. Career Development International, 14(3), 204–220.