Vocational Student Burnout and Its Relationships With Parental Support, Psychological Capital, and Career Adaptability

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Abstract

This study explored the roles of career-specific parental behavior and psychological capital in mitigating vocational student burnout and examined the interaction effect between academic performance and career adaptability in this process. Results revealed that higher academic performance coupled with increased career adaptability corresponds to lower burnout levels, whereas poorer academic performance may lead to higher burnout due to incongruent higher career expectations. The findings highlight the importance of providing not only academic support but also the need to foster a supportive family environment, enhance students' psychological resources, help students align their career aspirations, and reduce burnout from unmet goals, which would promote their overall well-being and successful career development.

Authors

• Gen Li, University of South Florida

• Xilong Jing, University of South Florida

• Tony Xing Tan, University of South Florida