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The rapid advancement of vocational education in China has underscored the importance of researching vocational college students, a group with unique psychological, motivational, and personality profiles distinct from traditional high school students. This comprehensive review synthesizes literature from 2013 to 2025, examining their learning characteristics, psychological well-being, and the efficacy of personalized teaching strategies. Key findings reveal a 2024 vocational education market growth to $150 billion (estimated), MOOC completion rates of 5-12%, and a pressing need for enhanced motivation and autonomous learning skills. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provide theoretical lenses, showing predictive validities of 0.70-0.82 for technology adoption. Gender, age, and regional disparities significantly influence outcomes. Future research should prioritize interdisciplinary approaches, advanced psychological interventions, and industry-aligned curricula to foster holistic development and employability.
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