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Does Involution Cause Anxiety? An Empirical Study from Chinese Universities.
Da Yi1, Jingwen Wu1, Minqiang Zhang1,2,3,4
1School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China.
Summary
Involution in Chinese college students isn't always linked to anxiety. Passive and reward-oriented involution correlate with anxiety, while achievement-motivated involution shows a negative link, suggesting nuanced relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The relationship between involution and anxiety lacks empirical quantification.
- Previous research has not explored the specific types and motivations of involution behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify involution behavior in Chinese college students.
- To investigate the relationship between different types of involution and anxiety.
- To establish a foundation for future research on involution.
Main Methods:
- Utilized interviews and questionnaires for data collection.
- Sample size of 535 Chinese college students.
- Analyzed characteristics of involution behavior and its correlation with anxiety.
Main Results:
- Identified three types of involution: passive, reward-oriented, and achievement-motivated.
- Found significant differences in involution behavior across college levels.
- Passive and reward-oriented involution positively correlated with anxiety; achievement-motivated involution showed a negative correlation.
Conclusions:
- Involution's relationship with anxiety is complex and not uniformly positive.
- Passive involution predicts increased anxiety, whereas achievement-motivated involution predicts decreased anxiety.
- Findings highlight the need for nuanced understanding and targeted interventions for student well-being.
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