Development of a Mental Health Promotion Activity Model for Vocational Education Students in Wuxi City of Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China
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This study aimed to analyze the components of mental health promotion activities for vocational education students in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, develop a structured model for these activities, and evaluate its effectiveness. The research was conducted in three stages. In the first stage, key factors influencing mental health promotion activities were analyzed through a survey of 222 administrators and psychology teachers from 10 vocational education colleges. A five-level Likert scale questionnaire with a reliability of 0.988 was used, and data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. In the second stage, a model was developed through a two-part qualitative approach: semi-structured interviews with administrators from three model vocational colleges and a focus group discussion with seven experts. Content analysis was applied to synthesize findings and construct the model. The third stage involved evaluating the accuracy, feasibility, and practicality of the proposed model and its accompanying manual. Five experts assessed the model’s validity, while 30 mental health administrators from vocational colleges evaluated its applicability using a structured questionnaire.
The results showed that the five components of mental health promotion activities—teaching and learning, teaching staff, mental health promotion activities, working conditions, and resource allocation—were rated at a high level. The proposed model included detailed descriptions, development concepts, implementation strategies, and performance indicators. The model and manual received the highest ratings for accuracy and adequacy from experts, while vocational college administrators rated their feasibility and practicality at the highest level. These findings suggest that the developed model provides a scientifically grounded and practical framework for promoting mental health among vocational education students, ensuring systematic implementation and sustainable development.
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