The objective of this study is to establish a theoretical framework and to offer practical guidelines for pedagogical and psychological interventions in higher education. The aim is to elucidate the manner in which professional identity influences lea...
The objective of this study is to establish a theoretical framework and to offer practical guidelines for pedagogical and psychological interventions in higher education. The aim is to elucidate the manner in which professional identity influences learning engagement among university students, and to identify the pivotal roles played by achievement motivation and academic emotion in this process. In this study, the researchers opted for a questionnaire-based approach, utilising structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse the pertinent data. The software programs SPSS and AMOS were employed to analyse the data, with a primary focus on correlation analysis, regression analysis, and structural equation modelling. These analyses were employed to assess the direct and indirect relationships between variables. The findings of the study demonstrated that university students' professional identity exerted a substantial positive influence on learning engagement. Furthermore, the study revealed that achievement motivation served as a mediating factor between professional identity and learning engagement. Additionally, academic emotions were identified as a significant moderating factor between professional identity, learning engagement, and achievement motivation. The findings of this study indicate that educators should focus on enhancing students' identity development within their chosen profession. Furthermore, it is crucial for educators to improve students' achievement motivation, cultivate their emotional regulation skills, and provide emotional support to facilitate their learning engagement. The study offers more refined guidance for educational practice, which can be found in the following pages. Keywords: Professional Identity, Learning Engagement, Achievement Motivation, Academic Emotion, Mediation Role, Moderation Role