Research on College Students' View of Happiness Education in Private Universities from the Perspective of Positive Psychology

Weijie Zhou

European Journal of Education Science, 2026, vol. 2, issue 1, 99-106

Abstract: With the popularization of higher education in China, private universities have become an important component of the higher education system. The view of happiness held by college students in these institutions is directly related to the quality of talent cultivation and to students' lifelong development. Centered on cultivating positive qualities, tapping psychological potential, and enhancing happiness experience, positive psychology breaks through the limitation of traditional psychology that emphasizes problem treatment while neglecting positive cultivation. It therefore provides a new theoretical perspective and practical path for happiness education among college students in private universities. Drawing on the core theories of positive psychology, this paper analyzes the current situation and main dilemmas in students' view of happiness, including value confusion, instrumental attitudes toward learning, and insufficient internal motivation. Furthermore, it explores the compatibility between positive psychology and happiness education in private universities, clarifying how concepts such as strengths development, resilience, and meaning in life can be integrated into educational practice. On this basis, the paper constructs a scientific and feasible practical system of happiness education, involving curriculum design, campus culture building, psychological counseling, and family-school collaboration. The aim is to provide theoretical reference and practical experience for private universities to improve the level of mental health education and to better implement the fundamental task of fostering morality and cultivating people.

Keywords: positive psychology; private universities; college students; happiness; mental health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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