dkyad Dil Konuşma ve Yutma Araştırmaları Dergisi 2651-2548 Dil ve Konuşma Terapistleri Derneği 10.58563/dkyad-2026.91 Speech Pathology Konuşma Patolojisi Burnout Levels Among Speech and Language Therapy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Dil ve Konuşma Terapisi Öğrencilerinin Tükenmişlik Düzeyleri: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9604-7430 Tosun Samet BIRUNI UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1513-9219 Karalı Fenise Selin BIRUNI UNIVERSITY https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9084-6602 Karsan Çağdaş BIRUNI UNIVERSITY https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8149-3254 Cangi Mehmet Emrah BIRUNI UNIVERSITY https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0418-4594 Kaçar Kütükçü Dilber BIRUNI UNIVERSITY 03 25 2026 1 1 17 01 14 2026 03 24 2026 Copyright © 2018, Dil Konuşma ve Yutma Araştırmaları Dergisi 2018 Dil Konuşma ve Yutma Araştırmaları Dergisi

Purpose: Burnout is common among healthcare professionals, including speech and language therapists (SLTs), who frequently face high workloads, long working hours, and significant occupational stress. These challenges may also affect students during their academic training. This study aimed to examine burnout levels among speech and language therapy students and to investigate the relationship between burnout, depression, and trait hope. Method: The study was conducted with 291 undergraduate students aged between 18 and 25 years at Biruni University in Türkiye. Data were collected using the Burnout Scale, the Trait Hope Scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory, all of which are validated and reliable instruments. Due to non-normal data distribution, non-parametric statistical analyses were performed. Results: A total of 291 students (260 female, 31 male) participated in the study. No significant differences were found in burnout, hope, or depression scores across class levels (p > .05). Descriptive findings indicated that students experienced notable levels of burnout overall, with variability across individuals. Third-year students showed relatively higher burnout tendencies, which may reflect increasing academic workload and clinical responsibilities. Spearman correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between burnout and depression (r = .647, p < .001). In contrast, hope was negatively correlated with both depression (r = −.462, p < .001) and burnout (r = −.320, p < .001). Conclusion: Burnout appears to be a relevant concern among SLT students, even in the absence of differences across academic years. The strong association between burnout and depression highlights the importance of addressing students’ psychological well-being, while the negative relationship with hope suggests a potential protective role. Supporting psychological resources and coping strategies may help reduce burnout and promote well-being in SLT students.

Amaç: Tükenmişlik, özellikle uzun çalışma saatleri, vardiyalı çalışma, yüksek stres, tatil yetersizliği ve mesleki çatışmalarla karşı karşıya kalan dil ve konuşma terapistleri (DKT) başta olmak üzere sağlık çalışanları arasında yaygındır. Bu çalışma, Türk literatürüne katkı sağlamayı ve bu öğrenci grubunda tükenmişlik sendromunun etkilerini anlamayı amaçlamakta; eğitim süreçlerinin iyileştirilmesine ve psikolojik sağlıklarının desteklenmesine rehberlik etmeyi hedeflemektedir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışma, Türkiye'deki XXX Üniversitesi'nde öğrenim gören 18 ile 25 yaş arasındaki 291 lisans öğrencisi üzerinde yürütülmüştür. Veri toplama süreci, geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik çalışmaları yapılmış tükenmişlik, umut ve depresyon ölçekleri kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmaya 260’ı kadın, 31’i erkek olmak üzere toplam 291 üniversite öğrencisi katılmıştır. Cinsiyete göre tükenmişlik puanlarında anlamlı bir fark saptanmamıştır. Verilerin normal dağılmaması nedeniyle analizlerde parametrik olmayan testler kullanılmıştır. Sınıf düzeyine göre tükenmişlik puanlarında anlamlı bir fark bulunmazken, depresyon düzeyi arttıkça tükenmişlik puanlarının da anlamlı şekilde arttığı belirlenmiştir. Korelasyon analizlerinde, tükenmişlik ile sürekli umut ölçeğinin eyleyici ve alternatif yollar düşüncesi alt boyutları arasında orta düzeyde negatif yönlü ilişkiler saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Bu çalışma, DKT öğrencilerinin tükenmişlik ve depresyon düzeylerinin farklılık gösterdiğini, umudun ise koruyucu bir psikolojik kaynak olabileceğini ortaya koymuştur. Bulgular, öğrencilerin ruh sağlığını desteklemek amacıyla üniversitelerde psikolojik destek hizmetlerinin ve umut temelli müdahalelerin güçlendirilmesi gerektiğine işaret etmektedir.

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