The Impact of Metacognitive Ability on Academic Resilience and Innovative Behavior in College Students Majoring in Cosmetology

With the rapid growth of South Korea’s beauty industry and its integration with Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, beauty professionals face increasing challenges in job security and evolving roles. As a result, cultivating skilled professionals is essential for the industry’s long-term sustainability. This study aimed to examine the impact of metacognition on academic resilience and innovative behavior among cosmetology students. To explore this, a survey was conducted among cosmetology majors in Busan from September 2 to September 16, 2024, with data analyzed using SPSS 25.0. The key findings are as follows: First, meta-awareness and cognitive regulation positively influenced academic resilience, while monitoring played a role in shaping positive attitudes, self-control, and parental support. Second, meta-awareness had a direct positive effect on innovative behavior, while monitoring and cognitive regulation contributed to idea development and implementation. Third, within academic resilience, factors such as positive attitude, self-control, and learning regulation significantly influenced innovative behavior. Additionally, support from parents and peers further enhanced students’ innovative actions. These findings demonstrate the importance of fostering metacognitive skills in cosmetology students and emphasize the need for educational tools and environments that support their development.