MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: WORKING-LIFE BALANCE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS FACING BURNOUT

Abstract

Students who study while working often face the dual pressures of academic and
professional responsibilities, which can disrupt their work-life balance and impact
their psychological well-being. This study aims to examine the extent to which mental
health and work-life balance influence academic burnout levels in working students.
The research method used was a quantitative approach wit multiple linear regression
analysis to examine the relationship between variables. The results showed that both
independent variables, namely Mental Health and Work-Life Balance had significant
negative effect on burnout. This means that the better a student’s mental health and
ability to balance the demands of study and work, the lower their level of academic
burnout. Theoretically, these finings emphasize the important role of psychological
well-being and time management in preventing excessive stress. The practical
implications of this study’s findings encourage educational institutions to strengthen
support for working students through counseling services, stress management
training, adaptive academic policies. Overall, this study emphasizes that stable mental
health and a good work-life motivation, well-being and academic success of working
students.