THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC PRESSURE ON STUDENTS BURNOUT IN "SKY CASTLE" SERIES MOVIE

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the effect of academic pressure on student burnout as depicted in the Korean drama "Sky Castle." Academic pressure is a significant issue that influences children's psychology. High academic demands create stress and lead students to experience academic-related anxiety. The drama "Sky Castle" illustrates how a competitive education system can negatively impact students' mental health and contribute to student burnout. This study aims to provide insights into how the educational environment can be restructured and how sustainable academic practices can support students' mental health and academic success. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative method and found that academic pressure causes stress in students, which manifests as pressure, conflict, frustration, change, and self-imposed challenges, leading to emotional and psychological issues and significantly contributing to student burnout. This burnout includes emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and academic inefficacy, all of which result from stress related to academic pressure. The findings of this study are intended to serve as a reference for teachers, schools, and other stakeholders in addressing students' mental health issues.