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Family Social Support Crucial in Minimizing Academic Burnout among Islamic Students

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A recent study conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto has shed light on the vital role family social support plays in preventing academic burnout among Islamic students. The research aimed to analyze the impact of family social support on academic burnout, with student engagement serving as a mediator. The study employed a quantitative approach, targeting 181 students aged 13 to 16 years from an Islamic school in Ciamis. The results indicate a significant relationship between family social support and academic burnout, with student engagement acting as a mediator.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found a significant positive correlation between family social support and student engagement (r = 0.65, p < 0.001), suggesting that family social support enhances student engagement.
  • Student engagement was found to mediate the relationship between family social support and academic burnout (β = -0.27, p < 0.01), indicating that family social support reduces the risk of academic burnout through increased student engagement.
  • The study suggests that family social support is crucial in promoting student engagement and minimizing academic burnout among Islamic students.
  • The results of the analysis indicate t-statistics of 5.549 (p < 0.01) and p-values of 0.00, supporting the research findings.
  • The study employed a proportionate stratified random sampling technique to select the sample, ensuring a representative group of 181 students.
  • The instruments used in the study, including the Family Social Support Scale, the Student Engagement Scale (SES), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory Student Survey (MBI-SS), were found to be reliable and valid.

Statistics:

  • 181 students participated in the study, aged 13 to 16 years, with an equal gender distribution.
  • The sample was selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique.
  • The results of the analysis indicate a significant difference in student engagement (t = 5.549, p < 0.01) and academic burnout (t = 5.549, p < 0.01) between high and low family social support groups.
  • The study's findings suggest that family social support has a significant impact on academic burnout (β = -0.27, p < 0.01), highlighting the importance of family support in promoting student engagement.

Sources:

  • The Role of Family Social Support in Academic Burnout among Islamic Students : The Mediating Role of Student Engagement. Psychocentrum Review, 2025,7(1):40-53. (Psychocentrum Review - https://journal.unindra.ac.id/index.php/pcr).
  • Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
  • NewsRx. Researchers from Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto Publish Findings in Psychology (The Role of Family Social Support in Academic Burnout among Islamic Students : The Mediating Role of Student Engagement). Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. November 1, 2025; p 501.

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