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Lijia Fu, Srinakharinwirot University, ThailandSittipong Wattananonsakul, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Chanya Leesattrupai, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Abstract
This study investigated how family environment, social experiences, and social values influence college students’ social competence. A sample of vocational students from Guizhou Industry Polytechnic was randomly selected, and data were collected using self-developed assessment tools. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multivariate regression were employed to examine the relationships among the variables. The findings revealed that all three factors positively affected social competence, with social values being the most influential, followed by family environment and social experiences. These results align with Expectancy–Value Theory, which posits that individuals’ motivation and competence are shaped by both the value they attach to a task and their expectations of success. The study clarified operational definitions and measurement dimensions, contributing to the literature by addressing an existing research gap and offering practical implications for social education in higher institutions, school–family collaboration, and student self-development. Nonetheless, the study is constrained by its sample size and cross-sectional design, highlighting the need for future research with larger samples and more refined frameworks.
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Conference: ACE2025Stream: Higher education
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Fu L., Wattananonsakul S., & Leesattrupai C. (2026) The Effect of Perceived Family Environment Functioning Previous Social Experiences, and Values on Social Competence of College Students ISSN: 2186-5892 – The Asian Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 579-586) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.44
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2026.44
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