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Sijie, C., & Wei, H.-S. (2025). This study delves into the mental well-being of vocational college students in Guangxi, China, with a focus on the support provided by their families and teachers. It surveyed 384 students from higher vocational colleges in Guangxi, utilizing various asse. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15(7), 1246–1257.

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