Gerber, MLang, CFeldmeth, AKElliot, CatherineBrand, SHolsboer-Trachsler, EPühse, U2017-06-192013-11-232015-03Gerber, M., Lang, C., Feldmeth, A. K., Elliot, C., Brand, S., Holsboer-Trachsler, E., & Pühse, U. (2015). Burnout and mental health in swiss vocational students: The moderating role of physical activity. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 25(1), 63-74. doi:10.1111/jora.120971050-8392CC1SZ (isidoc)https://hdl.handle.net/10182/8181Few studies have focused on burnout among vocational students. This study examined the association between burnout and mental health among 56 Swiss vocational students (29 males, 27 females, M = 18.1, SD = 1.2 years) and tested whether recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) attenuate this relationship. Burnout was strongly associated with increased depressive symptoms and decreased levels of life satisfaction, mental toughness, and quality of sleep. Students above recommended levels of MVPA reported lower burnout and higher mental health. No significant moderator effects were observed. Symptoms of burnout were associated with increased mental health problems. Physical activity should be promoted to prevent burnout, because nearly half of the students did not meet MVPA recommendations.pp.63-74en© 2013 The Authors. Journal of Research on Adolescence © 2013 Society for Research on Adolescenceburnoutmental healthSwissstudentsphysical activityMVPAJournal Article10.1111/jora.12097ANZSRC::111714 Mental HealthANZSRC::110602 Exercise PhysiologyANZSRC::111712 Health PromotionANZSRC::170114 Sport and Exercise Psychology1532-7795ANZSRC::5201 Applied and developmental psychologyANZSRC::5203 Clinical and health psychologyANZSRC::5205 Social and personality psychology