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The Impact of Cognitive Flexibility and Optimism on Burnout and Stress Levels in Medical Students: A Psychological Perspective

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  • Md. Juwel Sheikh

    (Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Bangladesh)

  • Nasrin Nahar

    (Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Bangladesh)

  • Suriya Yesmin

    (Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Onik Mahamud

    (Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Bangladesh)

  • Masuma Parvin

    (Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Atikur Rahman

    (Gopalganj Science and Technology University, Bangladesh)

Abstract

This study explored the predictive role of cognitive flexibility and optimism on academic burnout and perceived stress among Bangladeshi medical students. A total of 250 participants (49.6% female, 50.4% male; M_age = 22.55, SD = 1.63) were recruited from various medical institutions using a purposive-incidental sampling method. Participants completed five standardized self-report instruments translated into Bangla: the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI), Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS), Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R), Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), and a demographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS (v27). Pearson’s correlation showed that cognitive flexibility and optimism were significantly positively correlated (r = .294, p

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  • Md. Juwel Sheikh & Nasrin Nahar & Suriya Yesmin & Md. Onik Mahamud & Masuma Parvin & Md. Atikur Rahman, 2025. "The Impact of Cognitive Flexibility and Optimism on Burnout and Stress Levels in Medical Students: A Psychological Perspective," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), vol. 14(6), pages 602-608, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjb:journl:v:14:y:2025:i:6:p:602-608
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