Student Wellbeing in Industrial Engineering: Analyzing the Spirituality-Burnout Nexus

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Published: Jun 30, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.28932/jis.v9i1.15336
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academic efficacy, burnout, hybrid learning system, Industrial Engineering, spirituality

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Twin Yoshua R. Destyanto
Departement of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Fakultas Teologi, STT Bethel Indonesia Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia; Research Fellow, Bulacan State University, Malolos City, Bulacan, Philippines
Adhi Anindyajati
Departement of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5954-5230
Indah Sepwina Putri
Departement of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5667-5897
Twin Hosea W. Kristyanto
Program Studi Geologi, FMIPA, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia; Program Studi S3 Teknik Geologi, Fakultas Teknik Geologi, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2460-1922

Abstract

Recent shifts in higher education have prompted many universities to adopt new instructional environments, notably hybrid learning models. However, researchers have identified that navigating these hybrid systems can induce significant stress among students. Given that internal personal resources, particularly spirituality, are recognized as vital coping mechanisms for academic stress in highly religious societies, they have significant potential to buffer these negative impacts. Consequently, this study aimed to explore the spiritual experiences of Industrial Engineering students and investigate their correlation with burnout levels within a hybrid learning framework. An online survey was administered to 98 undergraduate students in the Industrial Engineering Department at Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta between February and March 2022. Reliability analysis using Cronbach’s alpha confirmed the internal consistency of the survey instruments for this cohort. A MANOVA revealed significant differences in the Spiritual Index between gender groups and significant variations in burnout levels across academic years. Correlation analyses revealed a significant negative association specifically between spiritual levels and the loss of academic efficacy (r = -0.264; p-value < .05). While general negative trends were also observed with overall burnout, emotional exhaustion, and cynicism, these particular correlations were not statistically significant. The findings suggest that strong spiritual experiences can foster greater life satisfaction, mitigating burnout. Overall, the students exhibited moderate levels of burnout during their hybrid learning experience. It can be concluded that a robust sense of spirituality may help bolster self-esteem and serve as a protective factor against burnout in hybrid educational settings. These findings imply that higher education institutions should proactively integrate student wellness programs that accommodate spiritual and social experiences to effectively mitigate the risk of burnout during hybrid learning transitions.

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Destyanto, T. Y. R., Anindyajati, A., Putri, I. S., & Kristyanto, T. H. W. (2026). Student Wellbeing in Industrial Engineering: Analyzing the Spirituality-Burnout Nexus. Journal of Integrated System, 9(1), 48–58. https://doi.org/10.28932/jis.v9i1.15336
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