Testing the Associations Among University Students’ Autonomy, Academic Resilience, and Behavioural Engagement: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

Authors

  • Le Trung Kien Nam Can Tho University
  • Duong Minh Tuan Nam Can Tho University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15823/p.2025.157.5

Keywords:

learner autonomy, academic resilience, behavioural engagement, tertiary education

Abstract

This study investigated the interplay among learner autonomy (LA), academic resilience (AR), and behavioural engagement (BE) in tertiary students, focusing on how the components of LA (i.e., independence of learning (IL), study habits (SH)) and AR (i.e., self-determination (SD), adaptability (AD)) influenced BE. The findings revealed significant connections between IL, SD and BE. IL also had a reinforcing link to SD and AD. The association between IL and BE was partially mediated by AR.

Author Biographies

Le Trung Kien, Nam Can Tho University

Mr. Le Trung Kien is a lecturer of English at Nam Can Tho University, Vietnam. He is passionate about teaching practices, thereby finding ways to improve his students’ learning engagement and experiences. He has actively involved in helping students develop soft skills and English-speaking skills via extra-curricular activities. His main research interests revolve around educational psychology, student engagement, ICT literacy in education and graduate employability.

Duong Minh Tuan, Nam Can Tho University

Duong Minh Tuan is the vice dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages at Nam Can Tho University, Vietnam. He holds a Master’s degree in Principles and Methods in English Language Education. His research interests include English language teaching and learning, educational psychology, and technology-enhanced learning in higher education.

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Published

2025-04-22

How to Cite

Trung Kien, L., & Tuan, D. M. (2025). Testing the Associations Among University Students’ Autonomy, Academic Resilience, and Behavioural Engagement: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach. Pedagogika, 157(1), 92–108. https://doi.org/10.15823/p.2025.157.5

Issue

Vol. 157 No. 1 (2025): Pedagogika

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