Q&A with American Public University Professor John Moore
Adult students face many demands as they combine school, work and family. Students can become overly stressed, or “burned out,” if the challenges become overwhelming. John Moore, Ph.D., professor of health sciences at the online American Public University System, answers questions about the warning signs of burnout – and offers strategies for success on all fronts.
What does it mean to be “burned out?”
Burnout describes a condition where a person, an online student in this case, is dealing with the emotional effects of prolonged and repeated exposure to stressors. These stressors are connected to tasks, functions or roles associated work, school, family, or all three. Burnout manifests by way of emotional exhaustion, indifferent responses toward others, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.
