Burnout Among Indian Youth: A Study Across Gender and Age

Abstract

Burnout is characterized by persistent physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often stemming from excessive work-related or personal demands. Increasing competition, evolving socio-economic environments, and poor work-life balance have heightened burnout risk among youth. This study assessed burnout levels in Indian youth using the Burnout Inventory for the Indian Population (developed by K.S. Misra). Data were collected from 444 participants across different age groups and genders. Results indicate that Indian youth exhibit an average level of burnout, with significant variations observed across age groups but not between genders. The findings are discussed with reference to potential contributing factors, implications for mental health interventions, and study limitations.