Cross-Sectional and Analytical Study of the Propensity for Burnout Syndrome in High School Students From Public and Private Schools in the South of Minas Gerais in 2022: An Investigation Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Student Survey

Burnout, referred to as a multifactorial syndrome, currently extends to all occupational groups, including students. Therefore, understanding your risk factors is critical to providing a solid foundation for effective interventions in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This article aims to investigate the risk factors related to the possible emergence of Burnout Syndrome among high school students from two public and private schools in the city of Alfenas, Minas Gerais. This is a cross-sectional, analytical study, with a quantitative approach on a sample of 100 students, 49% from public schools and 51% from private schools. It was carried out through the application of a questionnaire adapted from the Maslach Burnout Inventory – Students Survey, designed to assess Burnout Syndrome in students. From the analysis of the results obtained, it was found that all participating students are exhausted, incredulous and less effective. However, there was a significant emphasis on the gender variable, with emphasis on females, with students, regardless of the institution, being the most exhausted and most effective population. These results can be useful in helping develop interventions to improve students' mental health and well-being.