The Influence of a Positive Environment on Students’ Personal Growth According to a Humanistic Perspective

Abstract

This study explores the influence of a positive environment on students’ personal growth from a humanistic counseling perspective. As individuals in early adulthood, students must not only achieve academic success but also develop self-concept, psychological well-being, and learning readiness. A safe, supportive, and humane learning environment is crucial in this developmental process. Using a qualitative approach with a systematic literature review method, the research analyzes relevant national and international journals, books, and articles related to positive environments, self-concept, psychological well-being, and the humanistic theories of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. Data were analyzed descriptively through narrative synthesis to identify relationships among these concepts. The findings indicate that a positive environment significantly contributes to a healthy self-concept, improved psychological well-being, and enhanced learning motivation. The humanistic view highlights empathy, unconditional acceptance, and the fulfillment of needs leading to self-actualization as essential for students’ growth. Integrating humanistic principles into education and counseling is thus vital to fostering holistic student development.