Research on the Academic Burnout of Chinese University Students

439 college students were assessed with The Undergraduates learning Feelings Questionnaire in terms of the traits, causes, and educational advises of academic burnout. The results indicated that: (1) The traits of academic burnout were negative attitudes and behaviors, emotional exhaustion, and reduced efficacy. (2) Precursors to college student burnout were learning interest, negative dispositional traits, motivation, course load, stress, and the school factors. (3) Prevention on the burnout would be innovation management and service, teaching system reform, and personal change.