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Shijie Gao1,2, Xigui Zheng2, Ying Wang2
1School of Public Administration, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China.
Introduction:
This study explores the mediating role of behavioral engagement in the relationship between professional identity (PI) and sustainable competence among mining engineering students.
Methods:
Drawing on a structural equation model (SEM), the research investigates how PI influences students' sense of fulfillment (SF) through personal behavior (PB). Data were collected from 1,007 mining students across China.
Results:
The findings reveal that PI significantly enhances SF both directly (β = 0.562, p < 0.001) and indirectly through PB (β = 0.425, p < 0.001). While environmental, peer, and curriculum factors were hypothesized to influence PI, their direct effects were not statistically significant.
Discussion:
The study underscores the critical role of PI in fostering sustainable competence and highlights PB as a key mediator in this process. These results offer valuable insights for educational institutions aiming to cultivate professional identity and sustainable development among students in high-risk industries like mining. Practical recommendations include strengthening PI education, fostering positive PB, and optimizing external cultural and curricular environments to enhance students' academic and professional outcomes.
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