Exploring the impact of Type of College and Gender on Academic Support, Mental Health and School Burnout: A Study of Pre-Engineering Students

Abstract

This study examines the differences in academic support, mental well-being, and school burnout among pre-engineering students in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Sialkot, focusing on the public and private educational institutions. The sample size of 324 students was equal, and the research used established measurement tools to evaluate these factors. The study found that male students were more prevalent in pre-engineering programs and in public colleges, indicating a wider educational context. The study found no significant disparities between public and private institutions in terms of academic support, mental well-being, or academic exhaustion. This suggests the need for reevaluating support structures to ensure the welfare and educational achievements of pre-engineering students. The research also found no significant differences in support, mental well-being, or school burnout between male and female pre-engineering students. This suggests that there is a similar degree of support, mental well-being, and burnout experienced by both genders in pre-engineering education. The findings offer valuable insights into the interplay between academic support, mental well-being, and school burnout among pre-engineering students in Pakistan. The study underscores the importance of prioritizing academic support improvement in public colleges and implementing inclusive strategies for all genders.