The Role of Creative Self-Concept in Mediating the Effects of Critical Openness and Reflective Skepticism on Cooperative Mindset

Winda Hayu Pangesti; Ida Nur Aeni

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i1.1383

Authors

Winda Hayu Pangesti Universitas Negeri Semarang
Ida Nur Aeni Universitas Negeri Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i1.1383

Keywords:

Cooperative Mindset , Creative Self-Concept , Critical Openness , Reflective Skepticism

Abstract

This study examined how reflective skepticism and critical openness affect cooperative attitudes by mediating creative self-concepts. The basis of this research is the importance of fostering a collaborative mindset in higher education, which can encourage teamwork, creativity, and innovative problem-solving. This study uses a quantitative, survey-based approach. The population in this study comprises active students in the economic education study program, totaling 417 students. The sampling technique uses probability sampling, specifically simple random sampling, meaning students are selected at random without specific qualifications. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula, resulting in 204 students. These findings suggest that reflective skepticism and critical openness positively and significantly affect cooperative mindsets. Furthermore, it was shown that the influence of cooperative mindset and critical openness is mediated by creative self-concept. However, similar mediation was not found in the influence between reflective skepticism and cooperative mindsets. The study concluded that, in a collaborative learning setting in higher education, fostering a cooperative mentality requires the development of critical thinking skills and a creative self-concept.

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Author Biographies

Winda Hayu Pangesti, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Was born in Pemalang on January 25, 2003. She is an undergraduate student in Economic Education at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES).

Ida Nur Aeni, Universitas Negeri Semarang

is a lecturer in the Department of Accounting Education at Universitas Negeri Semarang. She earned her Master’s degree in Accounting Science from Universitas Gadjah Mada. Her research interests include behavioral accounting, management accounting, and business ethics. She has published numerous articles in reputable national and international journals.

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