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March 28, 2026Behavioral SciencesOpen Access

Is Burnout the Hidden Architecture of Academic Life in University Students? A Network Analysis of Psychological Functioning Within a Control–Value and Job Demands–Resources Framework

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EDEdgar DemeterDRDana RadMBMușata Dacia Bocoș

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Overview

Examines psychological functioning and burnout in university students, suggesting motivational factors can protect against burnout.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the network structure of psychological factors influencing academic functioning in university students.
  • Conducted an online cross-sectional survey with 530 university students.
  • Employed validated self-report instruments to gather data.
  • Utilized a Gaussian Graphical Model with the EBICglasso procedure for analysis.
  • Academic burnout emerged as the most central element in the psychological network.
  • Intrinsic motivation and self-regulated learning were found to be protective factors.
  • A moderately dense network suggested that motivational processes link to engagement and burnout.

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Demeter et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771988bbfbc51511e1857https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16040493
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