Cultivating Professional Resilience in Cultural Relic Conservation Students: An Intervention Study from the Perspective of Positive Psychology
Chengju Wang, Peiru TaoAbstract
Objective
This study aims to develop and evaluate a positive psychology-based intervention program to enhance professional resilience and mental well-being among cultural relic conservation students, with a focus on promoting psychological health and spiritual growth in this specialized field.
Subjects and Methods
A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 80 cultural relic conservation students randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=40) receiving a 12-week positive psychology intervention, and a control group (n=40) following regular curriculum. The intervention incorporated character strengths development, mindfulness training, and meaning-making activities specifically designed for conservation work. Assessment tools included the Professional Resilience Scale, Mental Health Inventory, and spiritual well-being questionnaire, administered at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up.
Results
The experimental group showed significant improvements in psychological resilience (F=12.35, p<0.01) and mental health indicators (F=9.87, p<0.01) compared to controls. Participants demonstrated enhanced stress coping abilities (38% increase), emotional regulation skills (42% improvement), and spiritual well-being (35% enhancement). The intervention effects remained significant at 3-month follow-up, with the experimental group reporting 40% higher psychological adaptability in handling conservation challenges.
Conclusions
The positive psychology intervention effectively promotes both professional competence and mental-spiritual health among cultural relic conservation students. These findings highlight the importance of integrating psychological and spiritual dimensions into professional training, providing valuable insights for developing holistic education approaches in cultural heritage conservation.
Corresponding Author
Chengju Wang, Laiwu Vocational and Technical College, Jinan, Shandong, 271199, China.