EXAMINING THE MEDIATING ROLE OF GREEN THINKING ABOUT THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED GREEN INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP ON STUDENTS' GREEN CREATIVITY

Grounded in Amabile's Componential Theory of Creativity (CTC), this study proposed and tested a mediation model examining how students' perceptions of green inclusive leadership (PGIL) influence their green creativity (GCRY) through green thinking (GT). Using convenience sampling, 598 students from two colleges in China were selected to complete questionnaires. PROCESS macro analyzed the data, confirming all hypotheses. Findings showed that students’ PGIL positively affected their GCRY through GT. This study confirmed the conceptual framework of PGIL and the CTC, addressing the need for further research on the motivational processes behind GCRY. The uniqueness of this research stems from its application of the CTC within sustainability education. Additionally, the study examines the practical implications of green leadership in fostering GCRY in colleges.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0786/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>