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.

Response format

Likert (0–6, never to always)

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)

This is a licensed instrument — representative items are shown for reference only. Obtain the original scale materials from the publisher before use in research.

Usage notes & scoring

Requires purchase from Mind Garden. Three subscale scores — do not sum to a total. High Exhaustion + High Cynicism + Low Academic Efficacy = burnout profile. Widely used alongside UWES-S to map the full burnout-engagement continuum in higher education research.

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Citation

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

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