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Title: Student Psychological Safety as a Predictor of Student Burnout
Language: English
Authors: Annie M. Wilson (ORCID 0000-0002-5005-1856), Christina M. Wood
Source: Higher Education Studies. 2026 16(1):328-340.
Availability: Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1595 Sixteenth Ave Suite 301, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3N9 Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: hes@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/hes
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Safety, Security (Psychology), Predictor Variables, Burnout, Mental Health, Well Being, Incidence, At Risk Students, Stress Variables, Undergraduate Students
ISSN: 1925-4741
1925-475X
Abstract: Student mental health is of upmost concern to institutions of higher education in recent years, and it is imperative that university staff, faculty, and administrators focus on supporting student mental health for their educational success. The current research examines the predictive and correlational relationship between student psychological safety and student experiences of burnout. Using the school demands-resources model as a theoretical basis, we present evidence that student psychological safety is a significant predictor of student burnout and therefore, could serve as a point of focus for practitioners in higher education settings. We hypothesized that there would be significant correlational relationships between the various factors of psychological safety and those of student burnout. Additionally, we hypothesized that student psychological safety overall would be a significant predictor of student burnout experiences. Participants were 295 university students at a mid-sized regional comprehensive university in the Southeast. Student psychological safety and student burnout data were collected, along with various demographic data. Results show support for the hypothesized relationships, indicating student psychological safety as a significant predictor of student burnout. Results are discussed in terms of the continued research in this area, as well as in the applied context. [Note: The volume and issue number and year of publication (v15 n4 2025) shown in the header on the PDF is incorrect. The correct citation is v16 n1 2026.]
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