Author(s)

Zhang Linran ¹, Sun Wen ¹, Chen Qiao'e ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Education and Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China

Corresponding Author

Zhang Linran

ABSTRACT

From the perspective of Kelly's theory of individual construction, this paper analyzes the secret psychology of youth living alone, using questionnaire survey methods to analyze the current situation, reasons, and positive influence of secrets among youth living alone, and take an objective view of youth choosing to live alone.

KEYWORDS

Theory of individual construction, youth living alone, secret

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhang Linran, Sun Wen, Chen Qiao'e, Psychological Analysis of the Solitary Youth's Concealment from the Perspective of Kelly's Individual Constructivism. Applied & Educational Psychology (2023) Vol. 4: 39-45. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2023.040107.

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