School Burnout Questionnaire Test

Understand student burnout risk in 2 minutes by spotting exhaustion, detachment, and fading motivation. Fast, 9-item results help target support and ease academic stress early.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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example score
8/12
Sense of Inadequacy (SoI)
This scale measures how strongly a student feels that school demands exceed their abilities, accompanied by doubts about competence and reduced academic effectiveness.
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A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable doubts about one’s competence and a perceived mismatch between abilities and school demands.
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8/18
Cynicism (C)
Measures the degree of indifferent, detached attitudes toward school and reduced interest in learning and its purpose.
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A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not pronounced level of detachment and reduced interest in school.
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12/24
Exhaustion (E)
Measures the level of school-related tension and chronic fatigue associated with academic workload.
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A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, indicating noticeable school-related fatigue and strain that may affect motivation and energy.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overloaded middle/high schoolers
44%OF USERS
Students juggling heavy homework, exams, and extracurriculars who feel constantly tired and mentally drained.
Parents of struggling students
33%OF USERS
Parents who notice mood changes, declining motivation, or school avoidance and want to understand whether burnout may be a factor.
Teachers and school psychologists
23%OF USERS
School staff using a quick screening to identify at-risk students and plan support or workload adjustments.
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Feeling of Inadequacy (FoI)
Average
7.1
Normal range
5.38.9
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Cynicism (C)
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8.8
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18
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Burnout (B)
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11
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24
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for school-related burnout symptoms, including exhaustion from academic demands, emotional distancing from school, and reduced sense of accomplishment.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for middle school, high school, and college students who are currently engaged in coursework and related academic requirements.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. It includes 9 items.
How should responses be completed?
Each item should be rated based on how often the described experience has occurred recently. Responses should reflect typical experiences rather than unusual events.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Scores indicate the likely level of burnout-related strain and areas of concern. Results support follow-up discussion and planning but do not provide a clinical diagnosis on their own.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Burnout Questionnaire for Students Test

School Burnout Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

This brief self-report measure is used to screen for school-related burnout symptoms in students. The School Burnout Questionnaire assesses perceived exhaustion related to academic demands, disengagement or cynicism toward schoolwork, and reduced sense of academic efficacy. It was authored by Wilmar B. Schaufeli.

The instrument includes 9 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Scores are commonly used to inform clinical or school-based follow-up, such as clarifying the student’s level of academic stress and identifying those who may benefit from additional supports; the School Burnout Questionnaire is not intended to serve as a standalone diagnostic tool.

Author: christina-maslach, Wilmar B. Schaufeli
Literature: Maslach, C., Jackson, S. E., & Leiter, M. P. Maslach burnout inventory manual. Consulting Psychologists Press. 1996.; Salmela-Aro, K., Kiuru, N., Leskinen, E., & Nurmi, J.-E. School burnout inventory (SBI): Reliability and validity. European Journal of Psychological Assessment. 2009.
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