The Mediating Role of Depressive Symptom in Burnout and Career Readiness Relationship: A Study on Arabic Language Learners

Akla Akla; Aguswan Khotibul Umam; Dian Ekawati; Nurkholis Nurkholis

doi:10.25217/igcj.v6i1.3179

Authors

Akla Akla Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5471-4912
Aguswan Khotibul Umam Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7219-1751
Dian Ekawati Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9280-8952
Nurkholis Nurkholis Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2752-9071

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25217/igcj.v6i1.3179

Keywords:

Arabic language learners, burnout, career readiness, depressive

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between burnout, career readiness, and depressive symptoms among Arabic language learners in Indonesia. The study used a cross-sectional design and surveyed a sample of Arabic language learners. Results of the study suggest that there is a moderate to low positive correlation between burnout, career readiness, and depressive symptoms, with burnout having a stronger correlation with career readiness and depressive symptoms than career readiness does with depressive symptoms. Additionally, the results suggest that burnout is a significant predictor of career readiness. However, the relationship between burnout and career readiness, through depression, is weak. These findings provide valuable insights into the relationship between burnout, career readiness, and depressive symptoms among Arabic language learners in Indonesia, but it is important to consider the limitations of the study, such as the small sample size, when interpreting the results. Future research should aim to address these limitations in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between these concepts.

Author Biographies

Akla Akla, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia

Akla is a tenured lecturer in the postgraduate program in Arabic Language Education at Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia. Her research is centered on Arabic language learning, identifying the challenges students face, analyzing the learning process, and assessing student achievements in Arabic language acquisition. She has extensive experience conducting various quantitative studies related to Arabic language learning. Additionally, she teaches practical courses in teaching Arabic and psycholinguistics in Arabic language learning.

Aguswan Khotibul Umam, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia

He is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Tarbiya and Teacher Training, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia. His research interests are Educational Psychology, Islamic Education, and educational supervision. He is experienced in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and structural equation model (SEM). Currently, he teaches educational psychology and educational supervision.

Dian Ekawati, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia

She is a lecturer at the Faculty of Tarbiya and Teacher Training, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia. She is the Head of the Study Program for the Bachelor's Degree Program in Arabic Language Education at Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia. Her research interests encompass education, the Arabic language, and Islamic studies. She has extensive experience in conducting quantitative research related to Arabic language learning. Additionally, she is currently teaching courses in educational administration, teaching competency development, and management of Arabic language courses.

Nurkholis Nurkholis, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia

He is a lecturer at the Faculty of Tarbiya and Teacher Training, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia. He is the Head of the Research Center dan Publication, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro, Indonesia. His research focuses on education and Arabic Language, Teaching the Arabic Language, and Islamic Studies. He has broad experience in classroom action research, school leadership, and language teaching. Currently, he is teaching listening or istima’, and linguistics of Arabic.

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