Academic Burnout Experiences of Students in Online Distance Learning: A Phenomenology of Fortitude

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the lived experiences of students who experienced academic burnout during online distance learning. Academic burnout is the most critical issue students face as it is linked to detrimental consequences on teenagers' mentality. The evidence was gathered and conducted last January 2022. Students from Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges Marbel, Incorporated who experienced academic burnout during online distance learning the previous academic year 2020-2021 were the participants—using Phenomenology, which aims to grasp participants' experiences via qualitative research. The study uncovered the underlying cause of their burnout during online distance learning. Nervousness and pressure from the heavy tasks to be completed impacted their education by increasing the prevalence of psychological and physical issues such as depression, anxiety, fear, and stress-related ailments. The study revealed the participants' underlying coping mechanisms throughout online distance learning; despite the hurdles, the participants exhibited their creativity via online distance learning. Finally, based on findings of the study, it is recommended for the school to create a plan to sustain the best approaches used by teachers to avoid problems causing burnout about several desirable and necessary skills. This is for the students to address their anxiety as it will become adequate student support for their students to tailor the burnout and possibly reduce it.