Ostracism_PsychologicalCrisis_ChineseStudents_Dataset

Dataset DescriptionThis dataset was derived from a questionnaire survey conducted among 800 college students from four universities in China. After excluding incomplete or invalid responses, 758 valid questionnaires were retained for analysis. The participants ranged in age from 17 to 26 years (M = 19.11, SD = 1.48), with 206 males (27.18%) and 552 females (72.82%). In terms of academic year, 582 participants were first-year students (76.78%), 70 were second-year students (9.23%), 53 were third-year students (6.99%), and 44 were fourth-year students (5.80%).Data Collection and ProcessingThe data were collected using validated scales, as follows:Psychological Crisis Vulnerability Scale: Developed by Guo et al., this scale consists of 22 items assessing four dimensions: challenge, coping, support, and resilience. Participants rated the items on a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater vulnerability to psychological crises. In this study, the scale demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.84).Ostracism Questionnaire: Developed by Wu et al., this questionnaire includes two subscales: direct exclusion (10 items) and indirect exclusion (9 items), for a total of 19 items. Participants rated the items on a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater perceived ostracism. The questionnaire demonstrated excellent internal consistency in this study (Cronbach's α = 0.95).Self-Uncertainty Scale: Adapted from Rast et al., this 7-item scale measures participants' concerns, uncertainties, and worries about themselves and their future. An example item is, "I am concerned about my future." The scale demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.81).MacArthur Subjective Social Status Scale: This widely used scale employs a 10-rung ladder metaphor to measure perceived social standing. Participants were asked to assess their position within the social hierarchy, with a score of 1 representing the lowest rung and 10 representing the highest.Data processing was conducted using SPSS 23.0 software. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed, followed by chain-mediated model analysis using Process 4.1 (Model 6). The Harman single-factor test was employed to assess common method bias. An unrotated principal component factor analysis of all variable items extracted eight factors with eigenvalues greater than one, with the first factor accounting for 28.76% of the variance, well below the 40% threshold. This indicates that no significant common method bias was present in the study.Dataset Content and FormatThe dataset is presented in tabular format, containing 758 records. Each row represents an individual participant, while the columns correspond to the measured variables and their respective scores:Ostracism: Scores for direct and indirect exclusion.Psychological Crisis Vulnerability: Scores for the four dimensions (challenge, coping, support, and resilience) and the total score.Self-Uncertainty: Self-uncertainty scores.Subjective Social Status: Scores representing perceived social standing.All scores are unitless and based on Likert scale ratings.Missing Data and Error AnalysisThe dataset has been carefully screened, and incomplete or invalid responses were excluded. As a result, there are no missing data. Potential errors may arise from participants' subjective self-reports; however, the Harman single-factor test confirmed that no significant common method bias was present.Data Files and Software CompatibilityThe dataset is provided in CSV format, which is compatible with commonly used data analysis software such as SPSS, Excel, and Python. This dataset provides valuable insights into the psychological well-being of college students, particularly in the context of social exclusion and its underlying mechanisms. It is suitable for further research in psychology, education, and sociology.