Abstract: Social mentality exists and internalizes in every member of the society,and it is the barometer of the society.Factors influencing social mentality are complex,including social production mode,social organization structure,social ideology,cultural tradition,and factors within the subject itself,all influencing the formation and change of social mentality in different ways.A systematic exploration into it would be beneficial to change various unhealthy social mentalities and develop one that is rational,peaceful,open,and tolerant.

Key words: social mentality, production mode, organization structure, ideology, cultural tradition