Perceived Parental Expectations, Academic Self-Concept and Academic Burnout Among Undergraduate Science Students

Abstract

The study looks at Perceived Parental Expectations and Academic Self-Concept as predictors of Academic Burnout among undergraduate Science students in Bengaluru. Three scales were administered to 150 students above the age of 18 years pursuing a BSc degree from various science departments. The study first looked at the correlation between the predictor variables and the outcome variable. A multiple linear regression was done to understand the strength of each predictor variable with the outcome variable. Convenience sampling was used to approach the participants for the study. Data was collected in person using paper pencil forms and analysed on SPSS 24 for descriptives, correlation and multiple linear regression. The results obtained through Pearson’s correlation revealed that there is no significant relationship between Perceived Parental Expectations and Academic Burnout but there is a significant correlation between Academic Self-Concept and Academic Burnout. Academic Self-Concept is a significant predictor of Academic Burnout. It is helpful for educational institutions in understanding factors related to burnout in students.