Abstract:

In recent years, online buzzwords such as "demotivation", "Buddha-style", and "tang ping （lying flat）", which characterize

young people's "low-desire" mindset, have gained significant attention and even resonance among Chinese youth. Drawing on these

phenomena, this study undertakes a qualitative investigation into the daily lives and psychological states of "low-desire youth", using

the overlapping spheres of influence theory as a theoretical framework to analyze the generative mechanisms from three dimensions:

school, family, and society, against the backdrop of contemporary social transformation. The research identifies four behavioral

tendencies among this group （i. e., external attribution, desire suppression, conformity mentality, and mainstream resistance）

, and

proposes intervention strategies that target youth motivation through a "desire-oriented" approach.

Key words:

"low-desire youth", daily life, Overlapping Spheres of Influence Theory

CLC Number: 

• C91