Involution

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Involution

"involution describes the economic situation in which as the population grows, per capita wealth decreases. Since recently, this word has come to be used to represent the competitive circumstances in academic or professional settings in China where individuals are compelled to overwork because of the standard raised by their peers who appear to be even more hardworking." ----What's on Weibo

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What is your age? *

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Your area is *

First tier and other large cities

2nd or 3rd tier

Fourth or fifth tier

Rural areas such as counties and towns

Do you know about the Involution? *

yes

a little bit

"Involution is the phenomenon of unnecessary, irrational internal competition or 'consensual' competition that occurs when people compete for more resources. What do you think of involution? *

It is a normal and inevitable trend in the development of society, ignore it

A perverse social development, an unhealthy form of competition

Is the latest form of internal strife

Other:

Do you think involution is a common phenomenon in today's society? *

Universal

Not universal

Do you consider yourself to be in a state of "involution"? *

Yes

Maybe

Have you experienced or seen an involution that impressed you? *

Yes

When it's time for you to write your essay, your teacher asks for about 800 words, with no limit on the number of words. And you learn that the top student is planning to write 1200 words because it is said that the more you write the better you will be, what will you do? *

Write it 2000 words! I am the king of the involution

Say 800, lie flat life is the best

I write as much as I want, I write for the sake of the essay not the grade

Do you think the term "involution" has been misused? (Labelling an otherwise normal competitive phenomenon as "in-rolling")

yes

Choose the level that best suits you *

I'm often afraid I won't get high grades

I don't know what I want and always move with the flow

I think there is a more competitive atmosphere when my classmates are working harder than before

I am used to comparing myself to other students when evaluating myself academically

I am eager to achieve academically and am willing to face difficult problems

I think I am capable of solving most problems and achieving academic excellence

I often care about what others say about me and want to be appreciated

How do you think the 'involution' phenomenon has affected you psychologically? *

No effect at all

Makes me more motivated

Makes me more self-disciplined

Makes me grow faster and better

Exhaustion: it's like I'm in a dead-end cycle, I can't roll anymore

Nervousness, fear: intermittent cocktailing of increasing anxiety about the future, but then down time, confusion

Ambivalence: fear that I will fall behind if I don't roll, but also doubt the point of rolling, fear of sudden death

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What do you think are the reasons for the involution of the profession? *

Fear of the stress of unemployment

Lack of competition from an early age and lack of cooperation and win-win concepts

A small number of elites in the society are "leading the rhythm" and creating anxiety

People with aspirations and ambitions want to become more outstanding, but lack the ability to think independently and do not have clear goals for themselves, following the crowd

For the sake of parents, teachers and friends' expectations

Other:

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What impact do you feel the involution has had on your working life? *

Homogenisation of work with colleagues around you, loss of individuality and interest in life

Being so busy all day that you are physically and mentally exhausted but don't know what you are busy with

Focus on your studies every day and become more productive

More knowledge is gained

Other:

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What do you think should be done to avoid 'involution'? *

No need to avoid

Asking for help or helping others

Figure out where you stand and what your future plans are

Seek counselling if necessary

Join clubs or student organisations to enrich your life after school

Companies to step up publicity against involution

The government to guide good public opinion and clean up the negative social atmosphere

Other:

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