Objective To assess the psychosocial competence among young migrants, analyze the effect factors, and to improve the adaptive ability and the health mental status of young migrants. Methods A total of 3 261 young migrants were recruited as the study sample.Self-esteem, coping style, and locus of control among these youth were assessed. Results The respective scores of self-esteem, coping style and locus of control were (26.01±1.89), (7.86±2.47) and (15.26±5.14).Generally, sex (OR=0.701), level of education (OR=1.344) and work industry had effects on self-esteem; different working environment affected young migrants' coping style; sex (OR=0.717), monthly salary (OR=0.862), level of education (OR=0.618) and different working environment influenced young migrants' locus of control. Conclusion Psychosocial competence of young migrants is not sufficient and affected by many factors.Correspondingly interfere measures should be taken to improve young migrants' psychosocial competence.
Key words
young migrants /
psychosocial competence /
self-esteem /
coping style /
locus of control
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