The Investigation of Correlation Between Study Stress and Psychological Stress in Reducing Study Burnout among College Students in Ningxia Province

Abstract

With the rapid development of society and increasing competition, university students face gradually increasing academic and psychological pressures. According to the statistical bulletin released by the Ministry of Education in 2020, the total number of students enrolled in regular higher education in China has reached approximately 38 million, with around 27 million undergraduates. This large group of university students faces immense competition in their academic pursuits and often bears multiple psychological pressures from society, family, and personal expectations. As an important segment of society, the mental health of university students significantly impacts the stability and development of the entire society. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly investigate the relationships between academic pressure, psychological pressure, and academic burnout among university students to address these issues effectively. To conduct an in-depth investigation of the relationship between study stress, psychological stress, and study burnout among college students, this study will adopt a mixed methods research approach. Data collection and analysis will be carried out in quantitative and qualitative forms as part of the project. A random and representative sample of college students from various academic fields and levels will be chosen for the sampling process. Furthermore, a structured questionnaire will be constructed to quantify study stress, psychological stress, and study burnout. In addition to that, demographic information will be included in the survey. The conclusions of this study indicate that demographic factors such as gender, age, grade, major, and type of residence significantly influence the levels of study burnout among students. Females, older age groups, certain grades, specific majors, and particular types of residence are associated with higher levels of study burnout, highlighting the need for targeted interventions tailored to diverse demographic backgrounds. Additionally, study stress significantly affects study burnout, particularly psychological stress. Academic burden, learning target pressure, and prior knowledge substantially increase psychological stress, with prior knowledge having the greatest impact. This suggests the necessity of bridging courses or additional support for students with weaker backgrounds. Finally, emotional changes, self-awareness, and mental health status significantly positively impact study burnout, underscoring the importance of emotional management, self-awareness, and psychological health support. Therefore, educational institutions should develop comprehensive support systems to address these critical stress factors and alleviate students' burnout from their studies.

Keywords: Psychological Stress, Study Stress, Study Burnout, Ningxia Province