Background

Online distance learning at university level is growing in popularity. Learners are often faced with the dual demands of full-time work and part-time studying. The present study examines whether psychological capital predicts learner engagement and burnout and whether social support moderates these relationships. Method: Postgraduate distance learning students who work alongside their studies (n=465) completed measures of psychological capital, burnout, engagement, and social support. Results: Analysis showed psychological capital to significantly predict both burnout and engagement. Furthermore, social support was found to be influential. Conclusion: The findings indicate the benefit of psychological capital in an academic context. Implications of these findings and potential interventions are discussed.

中文翻译：

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心理资本和社会支持会影响在线远程学习学生的参与度和倦怠吗？

背景

大学级别的在线远程学习越来越受欢迎。学习者往往面临着全职工作和兼职学习的双重需求。本研究考察了心理资本是否可以预测学习者的参与度和倦怠，以及社会支持是否会调节这些关系。方法：与学习一起工作的远程学习研究生 ( n= 465) 完成了心理资本、倦怠、参与和社会支持的测量。结果：分析显示心理资本可以显着预测职业倦怠和敬业度。此外，社会支持被发现具有影响力。结论：研究结果表明心理资本在学术背景下的好处。讨论了这些发现和潜在干预措施的影响。