Determinants of Student Engagement in Nursing Vocational Education in Shanghai, China
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https://doi.org/10.14456/shserj.2025.77Keywords:
Student Engagement, Vocational Education, Nursing, Strategic PlanAbstract
Purpose: The study investigates the influence of seven independent variables (Analytical Skills Experience Quality and Supportive Study Climate) on one dependent variable (Student Engagement). Additionally, it aims to identify significant differences between variables. Research design, data, and methodology: The research employed the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) for validity and a Cronbach's Alpha in a pilot test (n=100) for reliability. 100 valid responses from Shanghai Urban Construction Vocational College students were analyzed by multiple linear regression to verify the significant relationship between variables. Following this, 30 students underwent a 16-week Strategic Plan (SP). Afterward, the quantitative results from the post-strategic and pre-strategic plans were analyzed in the paired-sample t-test for comparison. Results: In multiple linear regression, the study revealed that analytical skills, interpersonal skills, learning assessments, positive emotions, student experience quality, and supportive study climate impacted student engagement, while interdisciplinary learning had no significant impact on student engagement. Finally, the results from the paired-sample t-test for comparison demonstrated a significant difference in student engagement between the post-strategic Plan and pre-strategic Plan stages. Conclusions: This research fosters student engagement by cultivating engagement skills in Shanghai, China.
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