The Impact of Cosmetology College Students’ Volunteer Activities on Their Interactions with the Community

This study aims to academically illuminate the social value and potential contribution of college student volunteer work by analyzing the impact of college students’ beauty volunteer work on their interactions with the local community. The study subjects were cosmetology students in Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do who participated in beauty volunteer work. A total of 291 copies were distributed online and in writing, and the final analysis was conducted. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0. The specific statistical techniques used for data analysis included frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, multiple regression analysis, and one-way ANOVA. The Duncan test was used as a post-hoc test. Based on the above conclusions, this study analyzed the impact of college students’ beauty volunteer work on personal growth, social competence, career advancement, and community awareness. The results revealed that beauty volunteer work goes beyond simply providing skills and fosters various positive changes in college students. Beyond simply sharing skills, beauty volunteer work has a variety of positive impacts, including personal growth, social competence enhancement, career development, and a shift in community awareness. Through this, students can grow into more mature members of society and create opportunities to continue contributing to society in the future.