Case Scenario: The increased number of students experiencing high levels of stress has created concern among university officials. Students' lives are busy; often juggling family, jobs, and study. It seems that burnout is just as common in those who study as in those who work. Imagine you are a psychologist who has been asked to explain and evaluate the current research around resilience to burnout. Your work is designed to provide the background information for a planned university taskforce into assisting students build resilience against burnout.
Essay Question: What psychological mechanisms can protect a university student from burnout?