FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM AS PREDICTORS OF SOCIAL BURNOUT AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: MODERATING ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT

Abstract

The present study was designed to assess social burnout in relation to family environment and self-esteem, as well as the role of social support among University Students. A total of 400 male and female students were recruited for the sample using a convenience sampling technique. The study employed the Social Burnout Scale, Family Environment Scale, Social Support Scale, and Self-Esteem Scale, respectively. Findings indicated that both the family environment and self-esteem were significant correlates of social burnout. A moderation analysis revealed that social support had significant mitigating effects on both the family environment and self-esteem regarding social burnout. In contrast, the interplay between familial dynamics and self-esteem is also contingent upon the presence of social support. Given the strength and consistency of findings, it is evident that a low-income family environment can cause burnout and lower self-esteem among university Students. This study calls for the active involvement of educationists, researchers, and mental health professionals in further investigating and establishing relevant stress concerns and wellbeing indicators among students, as they play a crucial role in shaping student wellbeing.