Journal Articles

Environment and Social Psychology

Published by Arts and Science Press Pte. Ltd. • ISSN: 24247979

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The Sustainable Development of Chinese Vocational Undergraduate Teachers’ Professional Competencies: A Social Cognitive Theory and Career Motivation Theory Perspective

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The United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underscores the significance of high-quality education and equitable learning opportunities. As a critical component of educational practice, teachers' professional competency development profoundly influences educational quality. Grounded …

Leadership emergence and team psychological cohesion cultivation mechanism in English Project-Based Learning from the perspective of group dynamics

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Based on group dynamics theory, this study employs a mixed-methods approach to explore the cultivation mechanisms and interactive relationships between leadership emergence and team psychological cohesion in English project-based learning (PBL). The research selected 160 tenth-grade students from a …

From course experience to innovation capability: A dual mediation analysis of student engagement and learning motivation in modular teaching

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This study examines how learning experiences shape the development of students’ creative competencies through the dual mediating roles of academic engagement and motivational factors. Focusing on students from the Department of Art and Design at a vocational and technical college in China, the study…

Integrating Gen Z perspectives in industry-aligned curriculum design

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This study explores the integration of Generation Z (Gen Z) perspectives in designing industry-aligned curricula that are both relevant and future-ready. The research aims to identify the essential insights and values that Gen Z graduates contribute to curriculum development and to understand how th…

Establishing the relationship between soft skills and work readiness among vocational students in China

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In today’s dynamic and evolving job market, vocational education plays a vital role in equipping students with practical skills for successful careers. This study investigates the employment challenges faced by vocational students in China, an issue that has become a significant societal concern ami…

Improvement of competence and learning outcomes of vocational high school students in basic photography elements through edpuzzle-based learning media

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This study aims to explore the impact of Edpuzzle-based learning media on conceptual understanding, learning motivation, and student competence, and their subsequent effects on learning outcomes in vocational education, particularly in the context of basic photography elements. A quantitative approa…

Empowering engagement: The mediating role of academic self-efficacy in the link between teacher support and internship success among Wenzhou’s application-oriented university interns

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This study investigates the relationship between teacher support, academic self-efficacy, and internship attendance in a cohort of application-oriented university interns in Wenzhou, China. With a quantitative research design, data were collected from 152 interns by means of online surveys employing…

Indicators of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship ability of Chinese vocational art students-A social psychological observation

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This research focuses on Chinese vocational art students, employing a mixed methodology combining questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and social psychological observation to construct a multi-dimensional assessment framework for measuring sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship abilities. The s…

Career motivation and perceived challenges of upcoming tourism professionals on customer care and management skills

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The tourism industry is increasingly demanding highly adaptable and skilled new graduates who can meet the evolving needs of the sector. As the industry becomes more competitive and customer-oriented, employers seek graduates who possess not only academic knowledge but also practical competencies su…

Innovation in talent training models for Chinese-Malaysian media education under social cognitive theory: Research on mechanisms for deepening cross-cultural communication

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Based on social cognitive theory, this study investigates the deepening mechanism of cross-cultural communication through innovative talent cultivation models in media education between China and Malaysia. A total of 1,350 questionnaires were distributed, with 1,156 valid responses collected, includ…

Informal workplace learning and employability: The mediating role of competency development among financial sector employees in Bhutan

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Amidst the rapid changes of this era, time constraints act as impediments to employees’ skill acquisition. However, a promising solution emerges in the form of informal workplace learning (IWL). Despite its potential, the precise impact of IWL on employability and competency development has remained…

Research on the classroom teaching design model of enterprise mentors from the perspective of modern apprenticeship

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With the advancement of modern apprenticeship, corporate mentors play an increasingly important role in vocational education. However, in the face of new talent training models, corporate mentors face many problems and challenges in classroom teaching design work. This study aims to investigate the …

A Review of teaching environment and social factors influencing engineering innovation in Henan vocational students

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Engineering innovation ability (EIA) is increasingly recognized as a vital skill set for students in higher vocational education, particularly in the context of Henan, China’s rapidly developing industrial landscape where over 150 institutions cater to more than 400,000 students annually. This revie…

Building capacity indicators for hotel management in Chinese vocational colleges: A social psychology perspective

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Addressing the critical gap between hospitality education and industry demands, this study develops key capacity indicators for hotel management in Chinese vocational colleges from a social psychology perspective. A structured research method was adopted, and the evaluation indicators were determine…