Agotamiento emocional y Rendimiento Académico en estudiantes de posgrados en orientación educativa durante el periodo actual

Abstract

Abstract:This study aims to analyze the relationship between emotional exhaustion and the academic performance of postgraduate students in Educational Guidance within the current context. The methodology employed was a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, at both descriptive and correlational levels. The study sample consisted of 80 postgraduate students, and the instruments used were interviews and the Emotional Exhaustion Scale. The results demonstrate a significant relationship between emotional exhaustion and the students' academic performance, showing that emotional depletion negatively impacts motivation and academic achievement. Key components associated with this phenomenon were also identified, such as academic overload, multiple professional and family responsibilities, and daily pressure factors that, together, contribute to increased emotional exhaustion. It can be concluded that emotional exhaustion affects the academic performance of postgraduate students. Therefore, to mitigate these effects and optimize well-being and academic performance, it is essential to develop emotional regulation skills. Furthermore, it underlines the importance of educational institutions strengthening their psychological support programs and fostering environments that help maintain emotional health and thus improve learning.