Exploration on the Integration of Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture and Positive Psychology into Psychological Education in Universities

Wei Zhao

doi:10.70088/ez8vr750

Authors

Wei Zhao Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/ez8vr750

Keywords:

traditional chinese culture, positive psychology, university psychological education, college students' mental health, value education, chinese higher education, character development

Abstract

Positive psychology, a burgeoning discipline in recent years, focuses on cultivating positive human qualities, emphasizing individual value and humanistic care to help individuals continuously seek happiness and achieve ideal lifestyles. Traditional Chinese cultural values such as self-reflection, perseverance, the Doctrine of the Mean, and harmonious integration align closely with the core principles of positive psychological qualities expected in college students. Building on a theoretical compatibility analysis, this study explores the intrinsic unity between excellent traditional Chinese culture and positive psychology in terms of value pursuit, personality development, and practical orientation. It further analyzes the current challenges faced by universities in integrating psychological education, including the fragmentation of curricular content, insufficient cultural embedding, and limited student engagement. On this basis, the paper proposes systematic pathways for incorporating traditional cultural resources and positive psychology into campus mental health education, such as curriculum design, experiential activities, and counseling practices. By articulating both theoretical foundations and practical strategies, the study aims to provide a useful reference for constructing innovative psychological education models in higher education that effectively combine traditional wisdom with contemporary psychological science, thereby promoting the holistic development and mental well-being of university students.

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