Personality Traits as A Correlate of Academic Burnout among Undergraduate Medical Students

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between personality traits and academic burnout among undergraduate medical students. Academic burnout is a prevalent issue among medical students due to various stressors they encounter. Understanding the personality traits associated with academic burnout can aid in developing effective interventions. The study aimed to identify the personality types that are more prone to academic burnout in undergraduate medical students. A sample of 100 MBBS students from Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh, including 71 males and 29 females, participated in the study. Personality traits were assessed using the Big Five Inventory, and academic burnout was measured using the Copenhagen Inventory (CBI): Student Version. The correlational study found a significant negative correlation between academic burnout and extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, and a strong positive correlation with neuroticism. No significant correlation was observed with openness. These findings contribute to understanding the relationship between academic burnout and personality traits. The study provides empirical evidence for significant associations between academic burnout and specific personality traits, emphasizing the strong positive correlation with neuroticism and the negative correlation with extroversion and conscientiousness. Further research is needed to explore underlying mechanisms and implications for psychological well-being in this population.