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Exploring factors influencing the innovation of PhD scholars: a conceptual model utilising confirmatory factor analysis

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  • Shikha Chahar
  • Gunjan Tripathi

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This study seeks to create a comprehensive framework for assessing the innovation performance of PhD scholars. It introduces 39 items aligned with four key hypotheses, with data gathered through a questionnaire survey. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) conducted on 115 samples from PhD scholars in Haryana universities - including central, state, deemed, and private institutions - revealed four primary variables that impact performance. These variables are linked to 13 sub-key factors: structural dimension, relational dimension, cognitive dimension, hope, self-efficacy, resilience, optimism, empowering behaviour, considering behaviour, developing behaviour, domain relevant skills, creative thinking, and task motivation. The results highlight the necessity of a multidimensional performance evaluation framework that incorporates all critical factors influencing PhD scholars' innovation. The study validates the factor structures related to academic leadership, psychological capital, and innovation.

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  • Shikha Chahar & Gunjan Tripathi, 2026. "Exploring factors influencing the innovation of PhD scholars: a conceptual model utilising confirmatory factor analysis," International Journal of Innovation and Learning, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 39(3), pages 279-304.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:39:y:2026:i:3:p:279-304
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