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Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact and mechanisms of the Learning Environment in Chinese vocational colleges on students’ Academic Performance, with a particular focus on the mediating role of Student Satisfaction. Through empirical analysis, the study identifies the direct influence of the Learning Environment on students’ Academic Performance and elucidates the mediating role of Student Satisfaction between Learning Environment and Academic Performance. A quantitative research methodology was employed utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis. Data was collected via an online questionnaire survey targeting 700 students from 10 vocational colleges in Shandong Province, China. Descriptive statistical analysis results indicated that the scores for various aspects of the Learning Environment (physical environment, social environment, and teaching environment), as well as Student Satisfaction and Academic Performance, were relatively high. Correlation analysis results revealed a significant positive relationship between the Learning Environment and Academic Performance. Structural Equation Modeling analysis and Bootstrap mediation effect test results demonstrated that Student Satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between Learning Environment and Academic Performance. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that optimizing the Learning Environment and enhancing Student Satisfaction are crucial for improving students’ Academic Performance in vocational colleges.