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We used the covariance structural equation model to estimate direct effects and mediating effects, and used fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to identify asymmetric configurations sufficient to lead to high-risk outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The structural equation model showed that the culture of internal competition, academic pressure, employment pressure, rumination thinking, and negative personal behaviors significantly increased emotional exhaustion, while the laid-back culture and relationship needs were not significant. Emotional exhaustion significantly predicted poorer mental health and played a mediating role between each predictor and the outcome. 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