Bulletin of Kemerovo State University. Series: Humanities and Social Sciences Bulletin of Kemerovo State University. Series: Humanities and Social Sciences Вестник Кемеровского государственного университета. Серия: Гуманитарные и общественные науки 2542-1840 2541-9145 103145 10.21603/2542-1840-2026-10-2-283-295 QTSOTM Методология и технология профессионального образования Methodology and Technology of University Education Методология и технология профессионального образования The Impact of Involution on Chinese Undergraduates Preparing for Postgraduate Exams Нарративное исследование феномена инволюция в процессе подготовки к вступительным экзаменам в магистратуру среди китайских студентов-бакалавров Чжан Инся Zhang Yingxia zhangyingxia66@163.com Колледж педагогических наук Северо-Западного педагогического университета (Китай, Ланьчжоу) Китайская Республика College of Educational Sciences Northwest Normal University (China, Lanzhou) Taiwan 30 06 2026 30 06 2026 10 2 283 295 10 08 2025 20 10 2025 https://vestnik-pses.kemsu.ru/en/nauka/article/103145/view

В последние годы наблюдается рост интереса к поступлению в магистратуру. В связи с этим все больше студентов-бакалавров готовятся к сдаче вступительных экзаменов. Эту тенденцию сопровождает такой феномен, как инволюция – чрезмерная конкуренция среди абитуриентов. Если данное явление сохранится, оно может негативно сказаться на качестве высшего образования. Опираясь на теорию социальных практик П. Бурдье, в настоящем исследовании реализуется нарративный подход. Путем сбора нарративных текстов и материалов глубинных интервью анализируется опыт подготовки к магистерским экзаменам трех абитуриентов и систематически фиксируется, как инволюция проявляется в их поведении на этапе подготовки. Охарактеризована динамика формирования данного феномена, выделены ключевые условия его возникновения. В результате исследования были представлены практические рекомендации будущим поступающим и разработана политика, направленная на смягчение инволюции в процессе подготовки к экзаменам и на улучшение экосистемы высшего образования.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the postgraduate entrance examination, leading more undergraduates to prepare for it. This trend has resulted in a notable phenomenon known as involution, characterized by intense competition among candidates. If this continues, it could negatively impact the quality of undergraduate education. This study uses P. Bourdieu’s theory of social practice as a framework and adopts a narrative approach. Through narratives and in-depth interviews, it examines the experiences of three candidates preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination. By analyzing how involution develops among these students, the study identifies the key factors contributing to this phenomenon. Ultimately, it aims to provide practical insights for future candidates and inform policies to reduce involution in exam preparation, thereby enhancing the undergraduate educational environment.

 экзамен на поступление в магистратуру инволюция чрезмерная конкуренция китайские студенты-бакалавры postgraduate entrance examination involution excessive competition university Chinese students Исследование, представленное в этой статье, было поддержано проектом «Звезда инноваций» для аспирантов университетов провинции Ганьсу 2025 года (номер гранта: 2025CXZX-368). The research reported in this paper was supported by 2025 Gansu Provincial Universities Postgraduate "Innovation Star" Project (grant number: 2025CXZX-368).

 "Логика возникновения «инволюции» при поступлении в магистратуру: нарративное исследование" 

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