Self-Efficacy and Academic Factors as Predictors of Academic Burnout in Ghanaian Adolescents: A Multiple Regression and MANOVA Study in Sagnarigu and Agona West Districts

This study investigates the predictors of academic burnout among adolescent students, focusing on academic factors and self-efficacy. Despite the growing research interest in academic burnout due to its negative health, emotional, and psychological impacts, there remains a gap in understanding its key predictors. A descriptive survey design was employed, involving 232 Senior High School students. Data collection was conducted via questionnaire, with multiple regression and multivariate analysis of variance used to test hypotheses, while mean and standard deviation addressed the research question. Findings indicated that academic burnout is common among adolescent students in Senior High Schools, particularly in areas such as brooding over schoolwork and feeling overwhelmed by academic demands. Interestingly, no significant overall gender difference in academic burnout was observed. However, a specific aspect – brooding over schoolwork – showed a significant gender disparity, with males exhibiting a higher tendency to brood on academic matters compared to females. Based on these results, the study recommends implementing supportive strategies, such as counseling services, to assist students in managing academic burnout and maintaining realistic expectations. The findings from this study will offer valuable insights to key education stakeholders, including parents, educators, and school administrators, regarding the specific aspects of academic burnout experienced by teenage students. Keywords: Academic Factors, Academic Burnout, Self-Efficacy, Ghanaian Adolescent.