FORMATION AND CULTIVATION STRATEGIES OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY

Abstract

In the higher education, the construction of students' professional identity faces significant challenges due to the development requirements. Inadequate or absence of professional identity can result in sluggish learning advancement, feeble professional objective orientation, and even psychological distress, including anxiety and mental health disorders. In light of this context, this study initially examines the conceptual and theoretical framework of professional identity, with a particular emphasis on students' precise professional self-positioning. Comprehending the impact of students' self-perception, learning environment, professional practice experience, and curriculum design on their learning process, and gradually comprehending the process by which professional identity is formed. Therefore, it is determined that the cultivation plan for college students' professional identity should prioritise their endeavours in three areas: self-orientation, family upbringing, and social assistance. Hence, the development and nurturing of college students' professional identity is an intricate and multi-faceted procedure that necessitates the collaborative endeavours of several stakeholders to ensure the robust advancement and holistic growth of college students.