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Study reveals why students 'Lie Flat' to escape pressure

NCT ID NCT07536711

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lincoln University College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 713 university students to understand the 'Fo-xi' or 'Ego-Tucking' phenomenon, where people mentally step back from competition to protect themselves. Participants filled out a questionnaire measuring factors like family expectations and social pressure. The goal was to learn more about this coping strategy, not to test a treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help educators and mental health professionals understand why some students withdraw from competition and how to support their well-being.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no treatment, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all students or cultures.

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Study facts

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Participants

713 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of university students and recent graduates navigating a high-pressure transition from higher education to a precarious labor market. This cohort is characterized by significant personal investment in academic and professional competition, often accompanied by a history of frustration where outcomes failed to meet expectations.

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Currently enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate students, or recent graduates within the last two years. Adults aged 18 to 30 years. Individuals who have participated in competitive academic or professional processes, such as entrance exams, internships, or job seeking. Participants must be familiar with contemporary social concepts like "involution" (neijuan), "lying flat" (tang-ping), and "institutional stability" (bian-zhi). Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with diagnosed severe mental health disorders that might prevent distinguishing between strategic withdrawal and pathological symptoms. Those who have not experienced the specific socio-structural pressures or "evaluative singularity" common in the current competitive environment.

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Conditions

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Mental Fatigue Stress, Psychological

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Healthy university students Mental fatigue Psychological stress Self-perception

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wuhan Technical University

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China

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