The concept, dimensions, and measurement of innovative competitive behavior of Chinese scientific and technological personnel.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While competitive behavior in innovation activities is increasingly prevalent in practice and actively promoted by policymakers, it remains an under explored area in academic research. To bridge this gap, we introduce the concept of "innovative competitive behavior," providing a conceptual definition and clarifying its theoretical boundaries, rooted in social comparison theory from psychology.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was employed to systematically examine this construct. First, a qualitative study guided by grounded theory was conducted to explore the core dimensions of the construct. Subsequently, a quantitative phase involved the development and validation of a psychological scale through questionnaire surveys and factor analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Li P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672339 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature