International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 10 Issue 4
Available Online: 26 November 2024
Author/s:
Xia, Liqin
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (295066789@qq.com)
Abstract:
This study examined the relationship between family environment, positive mental qualities, and life satisfaction among Chinese college students. Utilizing a correlation research design, data were collected through standardized scales and questionnaires from 800 junior college and undergraduate students across multiple universities in China. Statistical analysis revealed several key findings. The demographic analysis indicated a predominantly young, female sample with diverse academic majors, mostly from lower to middle-income families, and a near-equal distribution between public and private institutions. The respondents showed general indecision regarding their mental qualities, slight agreement with their life satisfaction, and strong indicators of a positive family environment. Further analysis revealed significant differences in mental qualities based on age, grade level, major, and school type; life satisfaction differed by sex; and family environment varied by sex and grade. Significant correlations were found between mental qualities, life satisfaction, and family environment, suggesting that a stronger family environment and higher life satisfaction are positively related to improved mental qualities. Based on these findings, an intervention program was proposed to enhance family environments, mental qualities, and life satisfaction. Recommendations include promoting activities that foster family support networks, providing workshops for open dialogue between students and their families, creating programs to encourage social responsibility, and offering mental health support to help students cope with academic and personal stress. Parents and university support services should also be encouraged to collaborate to create a supportive environment for students’ personal and academic development.
Keywords: family environment, mental qualities, life satisfaction, Chinese college students, intervention program, academic support, student well-being, resilience, social responsibility, emotional support
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2024.043
Cite this article:
Xia, L. (2024). Family environment, positive mental quality and life satisfaction among Chinese college students. International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology, 10(4), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2024.043