Author/Authors :
Fooladvand، Khadijeh نويسنده Department of Education and Psychology, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran. , , Ghahvehchi، Fahimeh نويسنده Behavioral Research Center, Baiqatallah Medical University, Tehran, Iran , , Soltani، Mehri نويسنده Department of Education and Psychology, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran , , Fathi-Ashtiani، Ali نويسنده , , Sangari، Ali Akbar نويسنده Department of Education and Psychology, Tarbiaat Moallem University, Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract :
Objective:The major aim of this study was evaluating the factorial structure and
psychometric properties of the academic Burnout scale by Berso, Salanova&Schaufeli
(2007) in an Iranian population. Method:358 students of Kerman city (197 girls, 161 boys)
who were from first to third grade, had selected using Cluster method sampling, completed
Academic Burnout scale. Construct validity, convergent validity and internal consistency of
Academic Burnout Scale were calculated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA),
pearson product-moment correlation coefficient and cronbach alpha. Results:Goodness of
fit confirmatory Factor analysis confirmed three factors. Also, the multidimensional scales
of academic Burnout scale were shown to be an acceptable measurement model in this
sample.So, Academic Burnout scale’s three factor model (exhaustion, cynicism and
inefficacy) by confirmatory factor analysis was supported. Also, the correlation coefficients
between academic Burnout subscales were positive and significant, this is indicating the
convergent validity of questionnaire. For examining the internal consistency, alpha
coefficients were 0.87 for total academic Burnout scale, 0.70 for emotional exhaustion
subscale, 0.69 for Cynicism subscale and 0.73 for inefficacy subscale. Conclusion:The
result of examining psychometric characteristics of “The academic Burnout scale”
indicated that this questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring academic
Burnout of Iranian students.
