Factors Affecting Students' Intention to Participate in Scientific Research at Da Lat College

Abstract

The study utilized a qualitative approach for scale development and a quantitative approach for model validation. The data were collected through a survey of students at Dalat College and analyzed using SPSS version 20 for statistical analysis. The regression analysis revealed four key factors influencing students’ intention to engage in scientific research at Dalat College. These factors, ranked in ascending order of impact, include: perceived benefits of scientific research (β = 0.094), institutional research conditions (β = 0.128), students’ competence (β = 0.186), and institutional policy support (β = 0.574). In addition to empirically validating theoretical models, the study also offers practical insights to assist Dalat College in formulating appropriate management policies aimed at encouraging student participation in research activities.