A Study on the Mechanism of Tutor Guidance on Scientific Research Ability of Undergraduates in Application-oriented Universities—Based on the Mediating Effect of Research Efficacy

Scientific research training is a key path to cultivating the practical innovation ability of undergraduates in application-oriented universities, and tutor guidance is its core practice form. Based on the theory of situated learning, this study investigated 723 undergraduates from 3 application-ori...

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Published in:The education review, USA Vol. 9; no. 6; pp. 626 - 639
Main Author: Zhao, Yanting
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elmhurst Hill Publishing Group Inc 21.07.2025
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Beliefs
College Environment
College Science
College students
Critical Thinking
Data analysis
Data Interpretation
Data Processing
Design of experiments
Design optimization
Educational Needs
Educational Quality
Guidance
Hypotheses
Incentives
Individual Characteristics
Innovations
Learner Engagement
Learning
Learning Theories
Literature Reviews
Measurement Techniques
Mentors
Problem Solving
Research Design
Research methodology
Research Projects
Research Skills
Research Training
School Policy
Self-efficacy
Student Motivation
Tutoring
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Abstract Scientific research training is a key path to cultivating the practical innovation ability of undergraduates in application-oriented universities, and tutor guidance is its core practice form. Based on the theory of situated learning, this study investigated 723 undergraduates from 3 application-oriented universities. The results show that students who received tutor guidance significantly outperformed those who did not in scientific research ability indicators. After controlling variables such as gender, grade, major, and academic performance, tutor guidance had a positive impact on the scientific research ability of undergraduates in applicationoriented universities, among which the three dimensions of guidance frequency, guidance method, and guidance content all showed significant positive effects. Research efficacy played a mediating role in the relationship between tutor guidance and scientific research ability. Further analysis showed that factors such as students' individual characteristics (such as research motivation and professional foundation), universities' scientific research environment (such as laboratory sources and cooperation platforms), and institutional support (such as scientific research incentive policies) also significantly moderated or mediated this influence path. The research results have theoretical reference and practical guidance value for application-oriented universities to optimize the tutor guidance system and cultivate practical innovative talents.
AbstractList Scientific research training is a key path to cultivating the practical innovation ability of undergraduates in application-oriented universities, and tutor guidance is its core practice form. Based on the theory of situated learning, this study investigated 723 undergraduates from 3 application-oriented universities. The results show that students who received tutor guidance significantly outperformed those who did not in scientific research ability indicators. After controlling variables such as gender, grade, major, and academic performance, tutor guidance had a positive impact on the scientific research ability of undergraduates in applicationoriented universities, among which the three dimensions of guidance frequency, guidance method, and guidance content all showed significant positive effects. Research efficacy played a mediating role in the relationship between tutor guidance and scientific research ability. Further analysis showed that factors such as students' individual characteristics (such as research motivation and professional foundation), universities' scientific research environment (such as laboratory sources and cooperation platforms), and institutional support (such as scientific research incentive policies) also significantly moderated or mediated this influence path. The research results have theoretical reference and practical guidance value for application-oriented universities to optimize the tutor guidance system and cultivate practical innovative talents.
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Beliefs
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Data analysis
Data Interpretation
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Design of experiments
Design optimization
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Educational Quality
Guidance
Hypotheses
Incentives
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Innovations
Learner Engagement
Learning
Learning Theories
Literature Reviews
Measurement Techniques
Mentors
Problem Solving
Research Design
Research methodology
Research Projects
Research Skills
Research Training
School Policy
Self-efficacy
Student Motivation
Tutoring
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