Enhancing Internal Learning in Teams: The Role of Network Centrality and Psychological Capital of Undergraduate Students

Frontiers in Psychology

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Rosa Lutete Geremias¹  Miguel Pereira Lopes¹  André Escórcio Soares³ 

[1] Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon;Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas, Universidade de Lisboa;Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, United Kingdom;Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń

关键词: network centrality;    psychological capital;    self-efficacy;    optimism;    hope;    resilience;    internal learning in teams;    undergraduate students;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02197

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

This study aims to analyze the mediating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) in the relationship between network centrality and internal learning in teams. A questionnaire was administered to 480 undergraduate students to test this relationship. The results confirmed the positive relationship between network centrality and internal learning in teams, and a mediating role of PsyCap in the relationship between student network centrality and internal learning in teams. This study suggests that it is important to promote centrality in advice networks among undergraduate students. In addition, this study might raise awareness among students, teachers, and public policymakers about the need to promote a socially responsible environment in higher education institutions.

【 授权许可】

CC BY