relationship between academic self-efficacy and academic burnout in medical students

Background & objective: academic self-efficacy is widely known as an important factor in student success, affecting not only academic performance but also emotional strength. in the stressful world of medical education, lower self-efficacy may make students more likely to experience academic burnout. the goal of this study is to look into the relationship between academic self-efficacy and academic burnout in medical students.materials & methods: a correlational study was carried out on 110 clinical medical students during the academic year 2022-2023. data were gathered using the academic self-efficacy scale and the maslach burnout inventory for students. statistical studies included pearson's correlation coefficient, independent t-tests, and anova done using spss version 22.results: the average age of the students was 23.9 ± 1.6 years. of those taking part, 45.5% were male and 54.5% female. 91.8% were single. 60% were in the clerkship, and 40% in the internship courses. a strong negative relationship was found between academic self-efficacy and academic burnout (r = -0.284, p < 0.01). female students and those living with their families showed higher academic self-efficacy and lower burnout levels. also, clerkship students reported higher self-efficacy scores than interns.conclusion: higher academic self-efficacy goes with lower academic burnout, showing a protective effect. enhancing self-efficacy may improve students' well-being and academic performance. evidence-based methods such as goal-setting workshops, cognitive-behavior training, self-reflection exercises, and organized mentorship programs have been shown to effectively help academic self-efficacy in medical students, helping to improve academic performance and well-being.