project 5

Step 1: Further Clarify the Research Question

Research Question: How can anxiety and stress among young people in China under the 996 work culture be alleviated?

Specific Focus: Investigate the specific impacts of the 996 work system on mental health and identify the primary sources of anxiety and stress for young people in high-pressure work environments.

Step 2: Design Questionnaires and Interview Questions

1. Questionnaire Design:

Sources of Stress: Long working hours, heavy workload, lack of rest time, etc.

Symptoms of Anxiety: Insomnia, lack of concentration, low mood, etc.

Coping Strategies: Exercise, relaxation training, social support, etc.

Step 3: Preliminary Data Collection

1. Questionnaire Survey:

Distribute questionnaires through online tools, aiming to collect at least 100 valid responses.

Topics covered in the questionnaire include work pressure, anxiety levels, and existing coping strategies.

2. Interviews:

Conduct 10-15 in-depth interviews, each lasting 30-60 minutes.

Interview content includes personal work experience, sources of pressure and anxiety, existing coping strategies, etc.

Reference:

Wen, Zhu, J., Ye, H., Li, L., Ma, Z., Wen, X., & Zuo, B. (2021). Associations between insecurity and stress among Chinese university students: The mediating effects of hope and self-efficacy. Journal of Affective Disorders, 281, 447–453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.12.047