The Role of Physical Exercise and Resilience in Reducing Burnout Among University Students in Lebanon: A cross sectional Study

Background This study investigates the relationships between burnout, resilience, and physical exercise among university students in Lebanon, focusing on gender differences. It aims to determine the prevalence of each factor and explore how physical activity, and resilience can mitigate academic burnout. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the academic year 2024–2025, involving 506 university students from various Lebanese universities. A self-administered online questionnaire assessed burnout (using the Academic Burnout Scale), resilience (using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale), and physical activity (using the PARS-3 scale). Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 27. Results Females reported significantly higher levels of burnout compared to males, while males exhibited higher levels of resilience and physical activity. A strong negative correlation was found between physical activity and burnout, and between resilience and burnout. A strong positive correlation was observed between physical activity and resilience. Conclusion Resilience and physical activity are strongly associated with reduced burnout. These findings underscore the importance of promoting physical activity and resilience-building strategies to improve students’ mental well-being.