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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

The Influence of Meaning in Life on Subjective Well-Being among Vocational College Students in Shandong: Mediated by Self-Efficacy

Bi Yunxiao, Wong Siew Ping

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v15-i2/24866

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This study looks at vocational college students in Shandong, China, and how self-efficacy mediates the relationship between meaning in life and subjective well-being. The data was gathered from vocational college students using standardized questionnaires that measured subjective well-being, meaning in life, and self-efficacy. The survey design was cross-sectional. The statistical analysis showed that there are strong relationships between self-efficacy, subjective well-being, and meaning in life. This suggests that having a better sense of purpose and belief in one's skills leads to higher levels of overall well-being. It is crucial to encourage existential fulfillment and self-empowerment among vocational college students to promote positive mental health outcomes. Mediation analysis also showed that self-efficacy mediates the relationship between meaning in life and subjective well-being. These results highlight the need of resolving existential worries and building self-efficacy in educational environments to improve vocational college students' well-being.

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Yunxiao, B., & Ping, W. S. (2025). The Influence of Meaning in Life on Subjective Well-Being among Vocational College Students in Shandong: Mediated by Self-Efficacy. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15(2), 1556–1564.