Socio-cultural Environment Research Articles

Reigniting the Flame: An Exploration of Flow in Surgery

Abstract Purpose Although distress and burnout in medical practice are widely acknowledged, less attention has been paid to the positive experiences that help keep physicians engaged. Cognitive flow (being “in the zone”) is an intrinsically rewarding state in which individuals feel challenged and focused. To date, academic investigations of flow have largely been limited to the cognitive aspects of the phenomenon, limiting understanding of other elements, such as practice culture and environment. This study examines flow in surgical practice through a multifaceted lens. Method Guided by a constructivist grounded theory approach, semistructured interviews were conducted from June 2018 to May 2021 with staff surgeons at the University of Toronto. Purposive sampling was used to include a range of surgical disciplines and experience levels to produce a conceptual framework that captures the multifaceted experience of flow. Results Twenty staff surgeons from diverse specialties participated. A conceptual framework was developed for illustrating the different facets of flow, including the traditional view (cognitive) and an expanded view (physiologic, physical, affective, social, cultural, and environmental facets). Through the cognitive lens, participants appreciated how they could achieve the necessary mindset to experience flow and enjoy their work. The ability to feel in control, use creative approaches to solve problems, and possess the agency to continue to learn and improve invoked positive feelings about their work and practice. In the expanded view, it became evident that experiences of flow were much more multifaceted and complex. Beyond the individual, aspects such as the sociocultural environment shaped and comprised key aspects of the flow experience that surgeons found truly meaningful in their practice. Conclusions Appreciating flow as a multifaceted phenomenon may assist in the identification and optimization of experiences that are central to encouraging lifelong career advancement and innovation while also helping protect against burnout and distress.

Challenges and Implications of Blended Learning Adoption in the Age of Communication Technology: A Case Study of Vietnamese Universities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The pervasive influence of communication technology has profoundly shaped contemporary life, significantly impacting global education. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of technologies like social media platforms and massive open online courses (MOOCs) as substitutes for traditional in-person education, exposing shortcomings, particularly in regions with limited online infrastructure. Although extensive research exists on online education, including blended learning models, the challenges associated with their effective implementation remain underexplored. This study aims to address these gaps by examining the adoption of blended learning within Vietnamese universities during the pandemic through the lens of Activity Theory. This framework, which analyzes the dynamic interactions between individuals, tools, and their sociocultural environment, provides a deeper understanding of how students, educators, and institutions navigate blended learning. This study employed semi-structured interviews with administrators, lecturers, curriculum developers, and students across four campuses of a university in Vietnam. The findings highlight key challenges related to student engagement, academic dishonesty, and constraints in institutional infrastructure, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to enhance blended learning outcomes.

Challenging dominant perspectives of digital literacy in Western higher education

The 21st-century work environment, for which universities prepare graduates, demands multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary competencies infused with digital literacy skills essential for sustainable employability (Baruch & Sullivan, 2022; Gürbüz, Bakker, Demerouti et al., 2023). Our increasingly digitalised society reinforces the need for learners to acquire digital competencies as part of their education (Gutiérrez-Ángel, Sánchez-García, Mercader-Rubio et al., 2022). Digital literacy, defined as the ability to access, manage, understand, integrate, communicate, evaluate, and create information safely and appropriately through digital technologies, is still an evolving concept (UNESCO, 2018). With the mandate to produce graduates capable of performing to expected standards in ever-changing work environments, higher education institutions continuously define the digital competencies of their graduates and how to develop them. This involves ongoing discussions about what students should learn to be digitally competent (curriculum), how they should be taught and supported (pedagogy), and the associated progression in learning (assessment) (Ilomäki, Lakkala, Kallunki et al., 2023). However, Western perspectives on learning and teaching in higher education often dominate these discussions. Given that most students in Australian universities come from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds, there is a need to address this gap in the literature by considering alternative perspectives on curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments for digital literacy in higher education. This study presents findings from a critical integrative review of the literature (Whittemore & Knafl, 2005). The aim is to identify alternative perspectives in defining the digital competencies critical in preparing students for diverse socio-cultural work environments. To achieve this, a well-known meta-framework of digital literacy (Tran, Jung, Unangst et al., 2023; Martínez, Sádaba and Serrano-Puche, 2021) will be used to map digital competencies identified in global literature, exploring and challenging the concept of a digitally competent university graduate in today’s diverse world. The integrative review will also identify teaching and learning approaches (pedagogies) for developing students’ digital competencies from socio-cultural perspectives, as discussed in the literature (Mahn and John-Steiner, 2012). Peer-reviewed articles, reports, and e-book chapters will be searched in global literature, with inclusion criteria focusing on keywords such as digital literacies, digital competencies, socio-cultural learning theory, teaching pedagogies, curriculum design, and learner support. Databases will include ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science. Relevant data will be extracted using an Excel sheet, and thematic and interpretive analyses will be employed to synthesise the data critically. The findings will provide insights into how socio-cultural differences influence the valued aspects of digital literacy and how they are taught or assessed in higher education. This research will also offer critical insights into how teachers can inclusively support diverse students, considering unique ways to recognise prior educational experiences, learning preferences, and needs. The final output will be a conceptual framework for teaching and learning digital literacy in Western high education from socio-cultural perspectives. Ultimately, this research aims to provide a much-needed international perspective on what it means to be a digitally competent graduate in Australia and globally.

The effects of compensation, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction on work productivity: Evidence from readymade garments industry in an emerging economy

Despite noticeable research interest, the labor-intensive Readymade Garments (RMG) industry has rarely been studied from the perspective of workers’ productivity. Additionally, previous studies already generalized that rewards and organizational commitment lead to employee productivity. However, extant research focused on the RMG industry of Bangladesh, which consists of a different socio-cultural, economic, and political environment, as well as profusion dependency on unskilled labor with an abundance supply of it, hardly considered job satisfaction as a factor that may affect the dynamics of compensations or rewards, commitment, and employee productivity. To address this research gap, this study analyzes the spillover effect of compensation, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction on work productivity in Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) industry. Besides, it delves into the analysis of job satisfaction as a mediator among these relationships. We examined the proposed model by analysing cross-sectional survey data from 475 respondents using the partial least squares-structural equation model in Smart PLS 4.0. The findings show that higher compensation and organizational commitment levels lead to higher levels of job satisfaction, leading to greater productivity. This research also discovered that job satisfaction is a mediator between compensation and productivity and commitment and productivity, respectively. Results further show that increased organizational commitment and competitive wages are the two keyways to boost job satisfaction and productivity in the RMG industry. Relying on the findings, this study outlines pathways for organizational policymakers to improve employee productivity in the labor-intensive industry in developing countries.

Актуализация использования концепции Снузилен-мультисенсорная среда в педагогике начальной школы

The article provides an overview of the concept of a multisensory environment and analyzes its possibilities for sensory-integrative education of first-graders at the stage of adaptation and younger schoolchildren from displaced families . The theoretical and methodological grounds for conducting an experiment in schools in Moscow and the Moscow region are considered in connection with the increasing number of first-graders who have problems at the stage of adaptation, and younger schoolchildren from displaced families who have problems integrating into a new socio-cultural environment for them. An overview of modern foreign and domestic research on the mental and physical development of children and factors contributing to learning difficulties is presented. The differences and unifying points are analyzed from the perspective of modern research in the field of sensory-integrative approach to understanding the lack of competence of teachers in working with younger displaced schoolchildren and first-graders at the stage of adaptation. One of the aspects of the psychological well-being of students in the educational process is the early identification and overcoming of learning difficulties in primary school. In conclusion, the authors consider the main problems and possibilities of organizing psychological and pedagogical support for the learning process in primary school based on an integrative approach (the concept of a multi-sensory environment), including through the training of specialists in this field to work with younger schoolchildren.

Qualitative Evidence to Inform Municipal Government Actions to Increase Recreation Space Usage and Promote Equitable Participation in Leisure-Time Physical Activity

Municipal recreation infrastructure is critical for enhancing people’s opportuni-ties to be physically active during leisure time and reducing usage inequities. Yet, the literature on municipal equity-sensitive strategies is limited. To address this gap, we combined a socio-ecological framework with equity, diversity, and inclu-sion (EDI) and health equity lenses to examine intersecting social and structural determinants of municipal recreation (indoor and outdoor) infrastructure usage. We used data from 22 focus groups involving youth, adult regular users, and adult non-regular users. The intersecting factors influencing people’s utilization experi-ences were organized at intrapersonal, socio-cultural environment, organization, and built and natural environment levels. Policy and practice implications for mu-nicipal governments vis-à-vis EDI and health equity considerations are discussed. Recommendations include public transportation improvement, design of strategic communication plans, and linking activities with opportunities for socialization, among others.

Reconfiguración de la identidad de docentes universitarios en el contexto de la pandemia

The current study aims to show the identity reconfiguration dynamics in university teachers based on their life experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Theoretically, an intersection is made between the Semiotic Cultural Psychology perspective and the Dialogical Self Theory approach. Methodologically, an idiographic qualitative study was carried out with three participants—university professors—who show the dynamics of change due to the pandemic through an in-depth interview and a visual technique. Although the three cases show individual experiences, it is noteworthy that they created common meanings around the pandemic and the social outbreak as a fundamental part of their lives. The results led to acknowledge how ruptures and transitions allow us to understand the psychological adjustments between a person and their sociocultural environment

Influential factors in the consumption of water by schoolchildren in Mexico

Purpose Based on the assumptions of the social ecological theory (SET), this study aims to identify the factors that influence water consumption by the schoolchildren segment in urban communities in Mexico, to further develop a community-based social marketing intervention. Design/methodology/approach This study was formative research, quantitative and qualitative in nature, consisting of a survey, focus groups and in-depth interviews. It was conducted in public and private elementary schools in central Mexico (five states), during 2023. Findings It was identified that parents are aware of the benefits of drinking water for their children’s health. However, various factors in the sociocultural environment, perceptions, customs and habits were noted as barriers to water consumption. Consequently, children’s behaviors are influenced by their family context as the strongest environment. Likewise, the school environment and the social environment are identified as other influential factors. Each system acts as a motivator or barrier in the child’s behavior, creating and supporting consumption behaviors learned from an early age. Originality/value Interventions on water consumption should target the most influential SET systems; the microsystem and the mesosystem, achieving the participation and co-responsibility of stakeholders in changing the environment and thus behavior.

Cultural exchange: A case study of Huizhou architecture Yin Yu Tang reassembly in the United States

In 1997, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) acquired the Yin Yu Tang (Hall of Plentiful Shelter), a historic Huizhou building situated in Xiuning County, Anhui province, China. This structure is a significant example of China’s Huizhou architectural heritage. It was shipped to the United States, and underwent meticulous reconstruction at the museum’s premises in Salem, Massachusetts. The objectives of this research were 1) to scrutinize the transplantation of architectural heritage within the Yin Yu Tang project, as well as its related cultural and traditional aspects; 2) to describe how Yin Yu Tang was "revitalized" in a new socio-cultural environment by providing an in-depth interpretation of Yin Yu Tang in a multicultural context; and 3) to examine the essential position of Yin Yu Tang in the overseas dissemination of traditional Huizhou architecture. This study adopts research methods in architectural culturology to conduct an analytical study, gathering information from existing documents in the United States and collecting data through interviews with key individuals in China. It is clearly shown that the "transplantation" of the Yin Yu Tang provides a valuable cross-cultural opportunity for the American public to gain insights into Chinese culture, architecture, customs, and family routines. It also encourages reflection on the importance of preserving historic buildings, not only from an architectural standpoint but also in terms of adapting to evolving values through the lens of architectural culture.

1.N. Scientific session: Child injuries monitoring and reporting: Challenges and technological developments

Abstract Globally, more than 1,600 children and adolescents below the age of 19-years die every day from preventable injuries. Road traffic injuries, drowning and self-harm represent leading causes of death and injury among children and adolescents (WHO 2021; WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2021; Unicef, 2021). Most unintentional injuries in early childhood occur at home and children from less advantaged backgrounds are exposed to more hazardous home environments due to overcrowding or unsafe structures over which parents often have limited control (WHO, 2020). According to the IDB data analysis approximately 15% of home injuries could have been prevented by improved product safety and parental education. The COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine have created a complex and challenging situation for children and adolescents in the region, increasing their vulnerability and compromising their well-being. To efficiently prevent child injuries, one must account for a complex interplay between human factors as well as physical and socio-cultural environments. Multiple determinants of child injury cannot be addressed by the health sector alone, this is why a whole-of-government and a whole-of-society approaches are required. Schools have a crucial role to play for promoting the well-being of children and serve as a platform to increase access to health services. However, EU countries are still missing intersectoral collaboration and strong information systems to enable efficient response to the problem. Data on child injuries are still inconsistently collected in Europe due to substantial differences in coding systems, variation between injury mechanisms, different general policies pertaining to the admission of patients, and legal policies on reporting requirements. EU-wide networks such as the Eurosafe study (IDB network) collecting information on child injuries, are scarce. Likewise, access to healthcare services and support systems are unevenly distributed, particularly in underserved communities. Building country capacity in collecting, analysing and increasing the use of child injury data for decision making at global, regional, and national levels, is critical. Adequate epidemiological data on the burden of child injuries are necessary to allow governments prioritize areas for intervention and maximize the impact of their resources. Utilizing evidence-based tools and procedures and promoting intersectoral collaboration is vital. The workshop aims to discuss trends and inequalities of injury burden and present efficient measures and latest developments in monitoring and reporting child injuries across EU countries. The workshop will further discuss the methodological challenges in collecting and analysing data on child injuries. Evidence-informed tools for sharing health information and improved measurements of injury burden that are feasible and usable in both research and clinical contexts will be presented and success stories will be presented. Key messages • There is an EU-wide need for epidemiological data on the burden of child injuries. • Validated tools, well-designed injury data management systems and standard data collection procedures are missing.

Role of dysphemisms in the English-language film space

The topicality of undertaken research is determined by the constantly changing social norms in modern society, which are reflected in the cinematographic world. Cinematography provides a golden opportunity to consider and analyze a range of unique linguistic phenomena. The major purpose of the present paper is to study the phenomenon of dysphemisation in the English-speaking film space based on the set of the following films in English: Green Book by the American film director, Peter J. Farrelly, the screen adaptation of the autobiography 12 Years a Slave by Terrence S. McQueen, the well-known film The Help by Tate Taylor and the biographical drama Hidden Figures by Theodore Melfi. In the films the main storyline is generally based on the aspect of discrimination against persons of certain racial backgrounds and women, based on the policy of the United States of America during the infamous period of slavery (XVII–XIX centuries) and the historical era of segregation (XIX–XX centuries). During the study theoretical methods (analysis and synthesis) and empirical methods (observation and description) were used. As a result of the conducted study, the classification of dysphemistic lexical units was determined in terms of author’s intentions (dysphemisms with an emphasis on a different skin color; dysphemisms-comparisons with animals, plants and inanimate objects; dysphemisms-designations of social status; dysphemisms expressing gender discrimination), as well as their role and reason for use in the selected set of films – demonstration of a biased, cruel attitude towards recipients and also a reflection of the socio-cultural environment that encompassed US society during the historical time period under study.

Dual Narratives, Shared Radiance: A Tropical Asian Queer Collaborative Autoethnography

Employing a tropical Asian queer collaborative autoethnographic approach, this article explores the unique narratives of two diasporic researchers hailing from the Philippines and Taiwan. The paper elucidates the voices, perceptions, and lived experiences of the authors and shows how these align with Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory of human development, which asserts that individuals are influenced by their socio-cultural environment comprised of the macrosystem, exosystem, mesosystem, and microsystem. The relationship of these overlapping systems is explored through the lives of the two researcher-authors through personal narratives. These narratives accentuate the methodological queering aspect, employing personal vignettes as pivotal focal points. By intertwining subjective experiences within the socio-ecological systems model, the article seeks to vividly depict the knottiness of tropical Asian queer identity and experience. Through this exploration, the discourse not only enquires into the intricacies of the researcher-authors’ stories but also contributes to a broader understanding of how queer socio-cultural factors shape the diverse narratives within the queer community in tropical Asia.

Diagnosing skin neglected tropical diseases with the aid of digital health tools: A scoping review.

Delays in diagnosis and detection of skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) pose obstacles to prompt treatment, which is crucial in preventing disability. Recent developments in digital health have given rise to approaches that could increase access to diagnosis in resource-poor areas affected by skin NTDs. This scoping review provides an overview of current digital health approaches that aim to aid in the diagnosis of skin NTDs and provides an insight into the diverse functionalities of current digital health tools, their feasibility, usability, and the current gaps in research around these digital health approaches. This scoping review included a comprehensive literature search on PubMed, EMBASE and SCOPUS, following the PRISMA guidelines. Eleven studies were included in the review and were analysed using a descriptive thematic approach. Most digital tools were found to be mobile-phone based, such as mobile Health (mHealth) apps, store-and-forward tele-dermatology, and Short Messaging Service (SMS) text-messaging. Other digital approaches were based on computer software, such as tele-dermatopathology, computer-based telemedicine, and real-time tele-dermatology. Digital health tools commonly facilitated provider-provider interactions, which helped support diagnoses of skin NTDs at the community level. Articles which focused on end-user user experience reported that users appreciated the usefulness and convenience of these digital tools. However, the results emphasized the existing lack of data regarding the diagnostic precision of these tools, and highlighted various hurdles to their effective implementation, including insufficient infrastructure, data security issues and low adherence to the routine use of digital health tools. Digital health tools can help ascertain diagnosis of skin NTDs through remote review or consultations with patients, and support health providers in the diagnostic process. However, further research is required to address the data security issues associated with digital health tools. Developers should consider adapting digital health tools to diverse socio-cultural and technical environments, where skin NTDs are endemic. Researchers are encouraged to assess the diagnostic accuracy of digital health tools and conduct further qualitative studies to inform end-user experience. Overall, future studies should consider expanding the geographical and disease scope of research on digital health tools which aid the diagnosis of skin NTDs.

Social impacts of the network "Composing Worlds: Humanities, Health and Well-Being"

In the twenty-first century, the interaction between humans and their ecological, sociocultural, and technological environment poses significant challenges, particularly regarding health and well-being. This paper contends that understanding these dynamics requires an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on the humanities, arts, social sciences, and health sciences. The "Composing Worlds" project addresses these issues by fostering interdisciplinary research, training, and cultural innovation, adopting a participatory approach, involving experts from different fields to uncover perspectives on crucial issues. The thematic analysis identifies collective correspondences covering critical thinking in health, environmental sustainability, technological advances, and bioethics. These axes guide transdisciplinary research and cultural activities to address 21st-century concerns. By promoting critical thinking and meaningful research, it aims to create a global narrative with a relational ethical connotation that encourages dialogue and reflection on changing societal paradigms.

Co-creation of value in a cultural organizations’ ecosystem

From the perspective of Service Dominant Logic (Vargo and Lusch 2018), this research analyzes how co-creation of value develops in a Peruvian cultural ecosystem through analyzing its actor’s engagement, embeddedness, and value-in-context. The findings obtained aim to contribute to the dialogue between S-D logic and Arts Marketing, and to put light on the mechanisms that activate and restrict cultural participation in a service ecosystem. The research consists of a multiple case study which analyzes the Peruvian Puntos de Cultura Network (PPDCN) through 9 of its organizations. Participants include organizational leaders, users, and Network central headquarters’ managers. The instruments were an exploratory survey, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group. The analysis included codification, inter-rater reliability, ‘making-strange tool’ and a meta-matrix. Through the study of the co-creation of value in the PPDCN, findings revealed the following mechanisms for cultural participation: (1) Activation mechanisms: co-production between organizations and users; high leader engagement; cultural identity activities; educative, affective and entertainment-oriented activities. (2) Restriction mechanisms: different institutional logics at any level of interaction: organizations and Headquarters managers, organizations and socio-cultural environment, Headquarters managers and state actors; misalignment of platforms.

Experiences of a Chinese English Learner in the Framework of Sociocultural Theory: An Autoethnography

This study explores the process of second language acquisition (SLA) among Chinese learners within the framework of sociocultural theory, particularly focusing on Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Through an autoethnographic methodology, the author reflects on personal experiences of learning English in both China and abroad, aiming to fill a gap in SLA research by emphasizing localized Chinese contexts. The findings suggest that access to guidance from more capable individuals, whether teachers, peers, or others—plays a critical role in helping learners navigate their ZPD, thus enhancing their language acquisition. However, the study identifies that many Chinese learners underutilize their surrounding sociocultural environment, limiting their learning potential. This research not only underscores the role of ZPD in language learning but also offers practical insights for both students and educators, advocating for greater student agency in seeking help and for teachers to actively engage in fostering students' ZPD development. Despite its contributions, the study’s autoethnographic approach introduces limitations in terms of subjectivity and sample size, highlighting the need for future research to incorporate diverse perspectives and larger datasets. This research offers a valuable perspective on how sociocultural theory can inform SLA practices in Chinese educational settings, contributing to improved pedagogical strategies.

Nutrition Culture in the Socio-Cultural Environment in which The Prophet Muhammad’s Lived: The Example of Carbohydrate-Heavy Foods

Nutrition is one of the most important elements in sustaining human life. Proper food consumption is shaped by the interaction of many factors such as geography, religion, habits, culture and economy. Foods contain many nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Different types of food contain different amounts of these elements; some may be high in carbohydrates, while others may be high in protein or fat. This study deals with the definition and classification of nutrients and emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet. A balanced intake of nutrients is important for a healthy diet. The aim of the study is to determine the foods that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) consumed mainly carbohydrates. It is aimed to determine the nutritional culture of that period in terms of carbohydrate-based foods produced and consumed in the period and region where he lived. In this research, problem identification, data collection, data analysis and evaluation methods were applied. The carbohydrate amounts of foods were listed based on the sources on nutrition and it was investigated whether these foods were included in the Prophet’s diet. During the study, the main historical and hadith sources were identified specifically for these foods. The foods rich in carbohydrates in the Prophet’s daily diet are bread, dates, grapes, figs, honey and some vegetables. It is hoped that this study, which looks at the Prophet’s diet from a different perspective, will provide ideas for future research. The study can be seen as an example of how different disciplines such as siyar and general nutrition can work in harmony with each other.

Socio-cultural factors influencing students' learning experience: a cross-cultural study

The modern globalized educational sphere requires well-established skills to work in a cross-cultural environment. The purpose is the study of socio-cultural factors that affect the educational experience of students. To implement the proposed goal, the PRISMA method of working with scientific sources, the method of content analysis of scientific literature, and the method of synthesizing individual results into a single system were used. In the results, it was noted that the effective formation of the sociocultural educational environment in higher education consists of several complex parts. The positive consequence of the formation of a socio-cultural environment undoubtedly creates an atmosphere for the success of education seekers and the harmonization of cross-cultural relations. It is indicated that there are separate risks that appear because of the complex interaction of all participants in the educational process. The study found that in modern universities there are many successful cross-cultural cases that contribute to the integration of different students: mobility programs, summer schools, scientific conferences, distance learning courses etc. The conclusions emphasize that the unification of students in a unique multicultural educational environment is a necessary part of the modern educational process in institutions of higher education.

THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL AND SOCIOCULTURAL ADAPTATION AMONG CHINESE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship and mechanisms influencing the positive psychological capital, social support and sociocultural adaptation of Chinese international students pursuing higher education in Malaysian universities. Through quantitative research methods, the mechanisms that facilitate or hinder the successful sociocultural adaptation of Chinese international students to a new sociocultural environment are revealed. Given the increasing popularity of cross-border international student mobility, this study is highly relevant and provides important insights into the potential opportunities and challenges posed by such mobility. The findings suggest a significant positive relationship between psychological resources (positive psychological capital) and sociocultural adaptation among Chinese overseas students. Meanwhile, social support played a partial mediating role, facilitating the transformation of internal strengths (psychological capital) to external outcomes (sociocultural adaptation). The findings of this study have important implications for university assistance programmes that aim to improve the success and well-being of Chinese overseas students by enhancing psychological resources. Furthermore, this investigation contributes fresh insights to the wider discourse on intercultural education, clarifying how psychological elements impact international student adjustment within such contexts. It serves as a foundation for crafting more impactful interventions targeted at mitigating acculturative stress encountered by international students during their overseas academic pursuits.

Психологическая безопасность образовательной среды: становление направления и перспективы развития

<p style="text-align: justify;">Psychological problems of safety in the modern world have acquired an extremely high relevance due to the growing spectrum of threats present in the socio-cultural environment. Research on the problems of psychological safety of the educational environment and its subjects is one of the areas of achieving the goal set by the decree of President V. V. Putin on the national development goals of Russia until 2030. The purpose of this publication is to analyze the history, current state and prospects for the development of this area in educational psychology and other areas of psychological research. Research design. Research in this area began at the end of the 20th century and is actively continuing today. In 2003, we developed and defended the concept of psychological safety of the educational environment, assessment methods and creation technologies, which still serve as a guide for new theoretical and practical developments. Results. Based on the analysis of scientific literature, we argue that it is a safe educational environment that maintains the state of human psychological safety. Safety means the presence of certain conditions necessary for life, development and activity. The educational environment is a set of conditions in which the formation and development of a person occurs throughout their entire life. A modern student interacts with many social environments: family, street, media environment, Internet environment, educational environment of a school and additional education organizations, etc.</p>