Kok, Ban Teoh and Nik Yaacob, Nik Rosila (2023) How Does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Reduce Burnout Among Academicians from Malaysian Research Universities? A Systematic Review. Jurnal Pembangunan Sosial (JPS), 26. pp. 25-48. ISSN 1394-6528

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Abstract

The prevalence of burnout among academicians in Malaysian Research Universities (RUs) is a growing concern in contemporary times. The confluence of high job demands, and limited job resources has contributed to heightened levels of burnout among this population. Recognizing the urgency of addressing this issue, the present study conducts a systematic review to examine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in reducing burnout levels among academicians in RUs in Malaysia. Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature, a limited number of studies meeting the inclusion criteria were identified and reviewed. The findings of the study demonstrate that ACT holds promise as an effective intervention for decreasing burnout levels among academicians, while simultaneously enhancing psychological flexibility. The implications of this study extend to both scholars and experts invested in mitigating the pervasiveness of burnout among academicians in Malaysian RUs, offering valuable insights for the development of targeted interventions and strategies.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	burnout, academicians, Malaysian research universities, acceptance and commitment therapy, job demands
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	School of Applied Psychology, Social Work & Policy
Depositing User:	Mrs Nurin Jazlina Hamid
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2023 08:26
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2023 08:26
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/30105

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