Theoretical And Empirical Research On Positive Acceptance And Striving

The study developed the theory of "Positive Acceptance and Striving" based on previous Acceptance research and traditional Chinese culture. Through review and qualitative research, the study determined the definition and structure of Positive Acceptance and Striving, developed a Positive Acceptance and Striving Questionnaire (PASQ), examined the characteristics and influencing factors of Positive Acceptance and Striving, explored the relationship of Positive Acceptance and Striving and mental health, researched the mechanism of Positive Acceptance and Striving.Study Ⅰ:Objective:Developed the concept of "Positive Acceptance and Striving". Methods:Positive Acceptance and Striving was based on psychology researches, for example:research on Acceptance, Mental Health Standards, Self-realization Theory, Positive Psychology, Personal Strivings, Resilience, Work Involvement, Attachment and Detachment, along with classic Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and folk sayings. Through qualitative research, the study determined the definition and structure of Positive Acceptance and Striving. Results:The definition of Positive Acceptance and Striving is "Based on accepting objective events and personal experience, the individual sets goals and plans, puts them into action". Innate characteristics of Positive Acceptance and Striving rooted in Chinese culture may indicate core characters of individual, it includes two aspects:one indicates accepting self, the external world, setbacks and failures, instead of avoiding, denying or confronting; the other one indicate setting positive goals and taking actions, instead of chasing the targets.Study Ⅱ. Objective:Developed Positive Acceptance and Striving Questionnaire (PASQ) and further verified the theoretical construction of Positive Acceptance and Striving. Methods:According to Positive Acceptance and Striving structure proposed by the author as well as review, focused group interviews and open questionnaires, designed the initial questionnaire. Determined the questionnaire structure and tested reliability test and validity though exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Results:PASQ was composed of2dimensionalities,6factors and25items. Acceptance dimensions included self-acceptance, society-acceptance and failure-acceptance factors. Striving dimension included planning, involvement and action factors. Conclusions: PASQ had been proven effective and reliable. It can be used as a tool in educational diagnosis and further research.Study III. Objective:Analyzed the characteristics and influencing factors of Positive Acceptance and Striving on college students using PASQ. Objective:Conducted survey of2226college students using PASQ. Results: The differences of gender, only-child-or-not, university type, major, origination, family structure or parents’education were not significant. While academic achievements, professional identity, parenting styles and family economic status were very significant. Conclusions:The academic achievements, professional identity, parenting styles and family economic status are influencing factors of Positive Acceptance and Striving.Study IV. Objective:Explored the relationship of Positive Acceptance and Striving and mental health. Methods:Conducted survey of2226colleage students PASQ, GWB and CES-D. According to the statistical grouping method, the researchers divided the subjects into4groups:High Acceptance and High Striving Group, Low Acceptance and Low Striving Group, High Acceptance and Low Striving Group and Low Acceptance and High Striving Group. Correlation analysis, variance analysis and regression analysis were used in data analysis. Results:①Positive Acceptance and Striving can reduce depression and improve general well-being.②Acceptance and Striving are both indispensable to maintaining mental health. Conclusions:Positive Acceptance and Striving can effectively predict the level of mental health.Study V. Objective:Explored the mechanism of Positive Acceptance and Striving for mental health. Methods:Researched the mechanism of Positive Acceptance and Striving with Positive Acceptance and Striving Questionnaire, General Well-Being Schedule, Center for Epidemiological survey-Depression Scale, Adolescent Self-rating Life Events Checklist and Perceived Social Support Scale on2226university students. Correlation analysis, variance analysis, regression analysis and structural equation modeling were used in data analysis. Results:①Stress, Positive Acceptance and Striving, social support can effectively predict mental health.②Social support has positive predictive on mental health, but the indirect effect value via Positive Acceptance and Striving is greater than the direct effect value on mental health.③Positive Acceptance and Striving is in the centre of the structural equation modeling, it can effectively predict mental health. Conclusions:Positive Acceptance and Striving is an efficient way to maintain mental health.