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Journal of Educational Research and Reviews
Research Article | Published February 2024 | Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 25-36.
 doi: https://doi.org/10.33495/jerr_v12i2.23.144

 

Investigation of the Psychological Health Status and Influencing Factors of Vocational College Students in Beijing

 

 

Honghong Xu*

Ruotong Xue

Shuwei Hao


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Peking University, Medical Psychology Department, China.

 

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 Citation: Xu H, Xue R, Hao S (2024). Investigation of the Psychological Health Status and Influencing Factors of Vocational College Students in Beijing. J. Edu. Res. Rev. 12(1):25-36. doi: 10.33495/jerr_v12i1.23.144.
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 Abstract 

 

TThis study investigates the psychological health status and influencing factors of self-esteem among 960 vocational college students in Beijing (average age 18.78). Results indicate varying degrees of psychological pressure, with overall moderate self-esteem levels. Participants' scores for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, subjective well-being, simplified coping style, and psychological resilience fall within the normal range. Specifically, 72.9% of students reported no depression, 8.5% displayed anxiety symptoms, and 38.4% had a relatively good level of self-esteem. Positive coping strategies were commonly employed (average score 1.78), while negative coping was less utilized (average score 1.59). Demographic factors, such as gender and being an only child, showed limited impact on psychological health and self-esteem, but specific coping styles were affected. The study emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments to foster positive self-esteem development and overall well-being in vocational college students.

 

Keywords  Vocational college students   psychological health   self-esteem   academic achievements   family support 

 social recognition   

 

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