COMPONENTS OF EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION IN MEDICAL STUDENTS

Authors

  • Ziyodulloyeva Farangiz Juraboy qizi Tashkent State Agrarian University, Department of Physical Education and Sports. Teacher of the Department of Social Sciences, Pedagogy and Psychology, Tashkent Medical University

Keywords:

emotional exhaustion, medical students, burnout, academic stress, clinical training, psychological well-being, coping strategies, professional identity, medical education, student mental health

Abstract

Emotional exhaustion has become a significant psychological concern among medical students due to the demanding nature of medical education and clinical training. This study examines the main components contributing to emotional exhaustion, including academic workload, clinical emotional demands, lifestyle imbalance, professional identity formation, and psychosocial factors. The research highlights how prolonged exposure to academic pressure and emotionally challenging clinical environments gradually depletes students’ emotional resources, negatively influencing motivation, empathy, and learning effectiveness. The findings indicate that insufficient recovery time, sleep disturbances, and limited institutional support further intensify emotional fatigue. Additionally, individual coping strategies and social support systems play a moderating role in managing emotional stress. Understanding the multidimensional structure of emotional exhaustion provides a foundation for developing preventive interventions, supportive educational environments, and resilience-based training programs aimed at improving medical students’ psychological well-being and ensuring sustainable professional development in healthcare education.

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Published

2026-02-28

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Ziyodulloyeva Farangiz Juraboy qizi. (2026). COMPONENTS OF EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION IN MEDICAL STUDENTS. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(02), 1579–1584. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/3557

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Vol. 16 No. 02 (2026): Volume 16 Issue 02

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