Does interest predict academic burnout

Introduction: the main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between interest and academic burnout. Method: 238 female students from university of Isfahan were selected by random simple sampling and were assessed with Maslach Burnout InventoryStudent Survey (MBI-SS) and Self Directed Search (short form). Data analysis ran by product-moment Pearson correlation matrix and linear regression. Results: step-wise Multiple Regression Analysis revealed that investigative interest negatively is predictor of academic burnout. Conclusion: Counselors should help students engage in Investigative activities for prevent from academic burnout.