Burnout in Final Year Students: A Review from a Human Resource Management Perspective

Abstract

The phenomenon of academic burnout is increasingly experienced by final year students who are faced with pressure in completing their final assignments. This study aims to identify and understand in depth the factors that cause academic burnout and how students overcome it. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and case study method, data were collected through in-depth interviews with final year students who were writing their theses. The results showed that burnout was triggered by a combination of academic pressure, difficulties in the guidance process, family expectations, and social communication with peers. Students experienced various symptoms such as emotional exhaustion, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and decreased motivation. To overcome this, students implemented coping strategies such as completing assignments in installments, finding a pleasant learning atmosphere, interacting with friends, and relying on support from family. This study emphasizes the importance of the role of educational institutions, especially supervisors, in creating a responsive and supportive guidance system to help students deal with academic pressure in a healthier way. These findings are relevant in the context of human resource management, especially in stress management and improving individual well-being in higher education environments.