Research on Differences in Mental Status of Freshmen in Vocational Undergraduate Colleges

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the current psychological situation of freshmen in vocational undergraduate colleges, and to grasp the psychological characteristics among different student groups, providing theoretical basis and data support for the subsequent mental health education of freshmen. The sample of the study was selected from 1980 freshmen of vocational undergraduate colleges in Guangdong Province, and the findings were statistically analyzed. The results showed that, in terms of overall stress, male students were under more pressure, and arts students were under more pressure than science students. Junior college students suffered more stress than undergraduates, and most of the students adopt positive ways to cope with the pressure; students in vocational colleges were open-minded about relationships and sexuality; urban students had better interpersonal skills than rural students. Compared with college students, undergraduates preferred their majors. Undergraduate students had higher overall satisfaction with themselves and as for the identity of "vocational college students", male students were stronger than female students, while students from rural areas were higher than those from urban areas.

Received: 26 January 2022 / Accepted: 6 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022