Structural Dimensions and Current Status Assessment of College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capabilities Based on Grounded Theory

Huili Ni; Keying Zhang

doi:10.62177/chst.v2i4.827

Authors

Huili Ni Xi'an Polytechnic University
Keying Zhang Xi'an Polytechnic University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/chst.v2i4.827

Keywords:

Digital and Intelligent Background, College Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capabilities, Grounded Theory, Structural Dimensions, Status Assessment

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the digital and intelligent revolution reshaping innovation and entrepreneurship paradigms, cultivating college students' innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities and competencies is crucial for higher education institutions to align with the development of the digital and intelligent economy. Clarifying the structural dimensions and current status of these capabilities is a prerequisite for advancing this cultivation effort. This study employs grounded theory to conduct three-level coding of interview data from 22 participants, forming a four-main-category structural framework for innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities and competencies. A questionnaire survey analyzes the current status of these capabilities and competencies among university students, identifying shortcomings and deficiencies. This provides theoretical support for enhancing students' innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities and competencies and for developing cultivation programs in higher education institutions.

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