Systematic Literature Review (SLR): Imputation of Minfulness In Reducing Burnout

  • Lena Marianti 
    Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, Indonesia
    Indonesia
  • Badeni Badeni
    University of Bengkulu, Indonesia
    Indonesia
  • Eko Risdianto
    University of Bengkulu, Indonesia
    Indonesia

Abstract

Burnout is a condition of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and decreased personal achievement that individuals often experience due to prolonged work or academic pressure. One of the intervention approaches that is increasingly being researched in reducing burnout is minfulness. This article aims to systematically evaluate the results of research related to the implementation of mindfulness in dealing with burnout through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology. Literature searches were conducted on electronic databases such as Scopus with inclusion criteria: (1) publication between 2020-2025, (2) using an explicit mindfulness  approach in overcoming burnout, and. 164 articles found, 11 studies met the selection criteria and were further analyzed. The results of the review show that mindfulness practices consistently show effectiveness in reducing burnout levels, especially in the pollution of health workers, educators, and students. The mechanism of working in reducing  burnout involves increasing self-awareness, emotion regulation, and accepting experiences without judgment. This article recommends the integration of mindfulness  programs as part of preventive and curative strategies against burnout in a variety of contexts.

Keywords
  • Burnout
  • mental health
  • mindfulness
  • psychological interventions
  • SLR
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Marianti, L., Badeni, B., & Risdianto, E. (2026). Systematic Literature Review (SLR): Imputation of Minfulness In Reducing Burnout. COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education, 11(1), 31–43. https://doi.org/10.23916/00202601151910
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