The Mediational Role of Engagement in the Relationship Between Curiosity and Student Development: A Preliminary Study

Authors

Veselina P. Vracheva, Chapman UniversityFollow
Robert Moussetis, North Central College
Ali Abu-Rahma, Abu Dhabi University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-11-2019

Abstract

This paper examines relationships among curiosity, engagement, and student development across five domains—(1) cognitive complexity, (2) knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application, (3) humanitarianism and civic engagement, (4) intrapersonal and interpersonal development, and (5) practical competence. Although extant research examines antecedents and outcomes of engagement extensively, no study explicitly assesses curiosity, engagement, and student development. Results suggest that engagement mediates epistemic and perceptual types of curiosity and student development. Educators and administrators can use these findings to create engaging education during which curiosity swiftly transforms into holistic student development.

Comments

This article was originally published in Journal of Happiness Studies in 2019. DOI: 10.1007/s10902-019-00140-8

Recommended Citation

Vracheva, V.P., Moussetis, R. & Abu-Rahma, A. The Mediational Role of Engagement in the Relationship Between Curiosity and Student Development: A Preliminary Study. J Happiness Stud (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-019-00140-8

Peer Reviewed

1

Copyright

Springer