Analysis on the Reasons of Academic Burnout Among Chinese Adolescents

Abstract

Academic burnout is investigated by scholars and has been found to have negative influences on students' mental health. This paper is going to outline the possible reasons for academic burnout using literature review from both internal and external perspectives. Internal reasons include: the effect of perfectionism, individual mindfulness and achievement goals hold by the students during their academic life. External reasons are parenting styles and the school environment. This paper concludes with suggestions to prevent academic burnout for future researchers and educators.