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Physical Activity and Mental Toughness as Antecedents of Academic Burnout among School Students: A Latent Profile Approach

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  • Peggy Cheung

    (Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

  • Chunxiao Li

    (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore)

Abstract

Background: The purpose of the current survey-based study was to identify patterns of academic burnout and their antecedents among secondary school students. Methods: Secondary school students ( n = 1209) completed a survey measuring academic burnout, physical activity, and mental toughness. Results: Using latent profile analyses, three burnout profiles were identified: a “moderately engaged group” ( n = 699; 57.8%), a “burnout group” ( n = 389; 32.2%), and a “well-functioning group” ( n = 121; 10.0%). Group comparisons revealed that the “well-functioning group” reported significantly higher levels of physical activity and mental toughness than the other two groups. Conclusions: These findings suggest that lack of physical activity and mental toughness are potential risk factors for academic burnout. These findings may inform the development of intervention programs for academic burnout.

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  • Peggy Cheung & Chunxiao Li, 2019. "Physical Activity and Mental Toughness as Antecedents of Academic Burnout among School Students: A Latent Profile Approach," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-10, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:11:p:2024-:d:237890
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