Evidence of validity and reliability of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS)
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Burnout is a state of chronic stress that affects mental health. Although research has focused on work contexts, it is also recognized in the university setting. In Colombia, research has been conducted mainly in the northern region, and no instruments have been validated to measure burnout in the southern regions, where cultural and historical particularities converge. This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the MBI-SS using a sample of 282 university students (X = 20.7, SD = 4.03 years). Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the MBI-SS, and the UWES-S to assess their concurrent and discriminant validity. Factor analysis confirmed three dimensions that explain 74.76 % of the variance, with invariance by gender and adequate internal consistency of ω = .83. It is concluded that this inventory is a valid and reliable tool for assessing academic burnout in university students.
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