What Matters in PhD Students' Creativity? The Roles of Academic Psychological Capital and Academic Engagement
Fei Cao,
Mengting Li,
Li‐fang Zhang
Abstract:Drawing on the job demands–resources theory, this study pioneered the investigation of the influence of academic psychological capital (including self‐efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism) on PhD students' creativity (including novelty and usefulness). It further explored the mediating role of academic engagement (including vigour, dedication, and absorption) in this relationship. A sample of 376 PhD students at two comprehensive universities in Jiangsu province, mainland China, responded to an online surv… Show more
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