Configurational paths for the enhancement of college students' scientific research and innovation competencies

Bibliographic Data

ID13920745
AuthorsXiaona Yang (Business School, Henan University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China, corresponding author), Ji Zhang (0000-0001-9544-9801, Business School, Henan University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China), Zhang Ji (0000-0003-2161-3431, Henan University of Science and Technology), Pengcheng Guo (0009-0001-2388-5935, Business School, Henan University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China), Jin Luo (0000-0002-8186-4745, Henan University of Science and Technology), Jingke Luo (Business School, Henan University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China), Haohao Xu (Business School, Henan University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China), Jiao Li (0000-0001-6391-8343, Business School, Henan University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China), Xiaoli Song (0000-0001-6000-3754, Henan University of Science and Technology), Qiaoyun Liao (0000-0002-9169-4196, Henan University of Science and Technology), Qiancheng Liao (International Education College, Henan University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China)
Year2025
Volume53
Issue11
Pages1-13
Publication date2025-11-05
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Behavior and Personality An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0301-2212 • E-ISSN: 1179-6391
PublisherScientific Journal Publishers Limited (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.2224/sbp.15537
OpenAlexW4416675236
LanguageEN

Enhancing the research and innovation competencies of university students has become a central issue in higher education reform. This study investigated how internal factors (learning autonomy, teamwork proficiency, communication skills, knowledge accretion, and psychological safety) and external factors (institutional guidance and support, research policy, and research environment and atmosphere) influenced the improvement of students' research and innovation competencies. Using responses from a sample of 104 students, we conducted a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis. The results showed that the research environment and atmosphere was the most significant influencing factor, followed by institutional guidance and support. We identified three distinct configurations of influencing factors: external factor dominated, internal factor dominated, and mixed. This study contributes to understanding of the potential combinations of conditions that can enhance students' research and innovation competencies

Atmosphere (unit · Higher education · Qualitative comparative analysis · Qualitative research · Sample (material · Teamwork · Higher Education Governance and Development · Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research · University-Industry-Government Innovation Models

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