Extraversion Emotional Exhaustion and Academic Competence in University Students

Abstract

University life significantly influences students' personality development while exposing them to various emotional and psychological challenges. This study explored the relationship between Extraversion, emotional exhaustion, and academic competence in undergraduate students from both private and public universities in Lahore. Using a correlational design, data were gathered through stratified random and convenience sampling from 250 students (125 males, 125 females), with a mean age of 19.62 years. Extraversion was measured using the Big Five Inventory (α = 0.66), emotional exhaustion with the Emotional Exhaustion Scale (α = 0.89), and academic competence with a scale developed by Jabeen & Afridi (2019) (α = 0.93). Pearson correlation and t-test analyses were used. Results showed a significant positive correlation between Extraversion and academic competence (r = 0.37, p < .01), and a significant negative correlation between emotional exhaustion and academic competence (r = -0.20, p < .01). The findings have practical implications for students, educators, and mental health professionals in designing interventions to enhance academic performance and reduce emotional exhaustion.