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This study aims to examine research trends and synthesize key findings related to the implementation of outdoor learning in science education through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The literature search was conducted using the Scopus database and focused on publications published between 2021 and 2025. The initial search retrieved 197 records, which were subsequently screened in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in 12 studies being selected for further analysis. Based on the descriptive mapping and synthesis of the selected studies, the findings suggest that outdoor learning may enhance students' conceptual understanding, engagement, learning motivation, and several aspects of thinking skills, although direct evidence regarding critical thinking remains limited. The reviewed studies suggest that outdoor learning may support conceptual understanding, engagement, motivation, and some aspects of thinking skills, although direct evidence on critical thinking remains relatively limited. Mixed methods emerged as the most frequently used research approach, followed by qualitative and quantitative methods. The review further identifies underexplored areas, particularly technology integration and the implementation of outdoor learning across diverse educational contexts, highlighting important opportunities for future research.

Background Most person-centered research on exercise motivation has identified static profiles, leaving unclear how motivational configurations change over time, what psychological experiences are associated with those changes, and whether transitions predict subsequent exercise. This study examined the short-term mobility of exercise-regulation profiles, psychological-need predictors of specific transitions, and their prospective associations with later leisure-time exercise. Methods A three-wave prospective study followed 1,780 students from six Chinese colleges at approximately 4-week intervals. Exercise regulation, exercise-specific psychological need satisfaction and frustration, and leisure-time exercise were assessed at each wave. Continuous-indicator latent transition analysis identified longitudinal motivational profiles and transition probabilities. Posterior-probability-weighted models examined origin-wave need satisfaction and frustration as predictors of eligible transitions and tested whether first-interval transitions were associated with final-wave exercise after prior exercise was considered. Results Six profiles were retained: amotivated–controlled, low-regulation, mixed intrinsic–controlled, identified-dominant, intrinsic-dominant, and high autonomous–introjected. Overall profile stability was substantial but incomplete, with 76.9 and 73.8% of posterior transition mass remaining on the stability diagonal across the two intervals. The largest off-diagonal transition was from low regulation to high autonomous–introjected motivation (18.0 and 20.1%). After Holm correction, greater need satisfaction was associated with lower odds of moving from intrinsic-dominant or high autonomous–introjected motivation to low regulation (odds ratios = 0.47–0.49), whereas greater need frustration was associated with lower odds of moving from low regulation to identified- or intrinsic-dominant profiles (odds ratios = 0.41–0.62). In models controlling baseline exercise, movement from amotivated–controlled or low regulation to high autonomous–introjected motivation was associated with greater subsequent exercise, whereas several transitions toward less internalized configurations were associated with lower exercise. After additional adjustment for exercise measured at the transition endpoint, only the low-regulation-to-high autonomous–introjected transition remained significant. Conclusion Exercise motivation was substantially stable yet meaningfully mobile over short periods. Psychological-need experiences were associated with specific, origin-dependent motivational transitions, and selected transitions prospectively differentiated later exercise behavior. The findings support a dynamic and state-dependent view of exercise motivation and suggest that the psychological conditions relevant to maintaining internalized motivation may differ from those involved in moving out of low regulation.

The research aimed to examine the effects of gamification environments on university students' achievement, flow experiences, and emotional states. This study utilized a mixed-methods design, incorporating a quasi-experimental approach for the quantitative phase and a phenomenological approach for the qualitative phase. The study group consisted of 80 students (Quizizz, n = 32; Quizlet, n = 48) enrolled in the Educational Psychology course at a state university. Data were collected through the Achievement Test, Flow Experience Scale, and Positive and Negative Affect Scale. Both groups showed significant pre-test to post-test gains in achievement, with no significant difference between the two groups. Flow experience was positively correlated with positive emotion in both groups, but with achievement only in the Quizlet group. In the Quizizz group, achievement was moderately and negatively correlated with negative emotion, whereas no such relationship was found in the Quizlet group. No significant relationship was found between achievement and positive emotion in either group. Qualitative findings revealed that students actively engaged in both environments, reported higher motivation, and found learning more enjoyable. However, they experienced the platforms differently. Quizizz users emphasized excitement through competition and scoring, whereas Quizlet users highlighted confidence gained from repetition and individual progress. Overall, these results indicate that gamification tools led to similar achievement gains, but through different flow and emotional processes.

Synchronous video conferencing (VC) has become an established mode of higher education, but sustaining student engagement remains challenging, particularly in practice-oriented disciplines such as graphic design. This study examined the effects of three gamification mechanisms, including animated badges, experience points, and level upgrades, on behavioural, emotional, and cognitive engagement in synchronous VC learning. Guided by Self-Determination Theory (SDT), a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was implemented with 124 first-year graphic design students from three public universities in China. Participants were distributed equally across a non-gamified control condition and three gamified conditions (n = 31 per group). Engagement was assessed before and after a four-week instructional intervention. Significant improvements were observed within the engagement components across all three gamified conditions, with no statistically significant change observed within the control condition. Participant-level total scores for each dimension of engagement were then used to estimate baseline-adjusted regression models. The models accounted for 97.4% of the variance in post-intervention behavioural engagement, 96.6% in emotional engagement, and 98.8% in cognitive engagement. Relative to the control condition and after controlling for baseline engagement, animated badges, experience points, and level upgrades were associated with increases of 40.35, 46.90, and 49.36 points in behavioural engagement; 48.82, 51.76, and 52.48 points in emotional engagement; and 95.86, 105.46, and 107.36 points in cognitive engagement, respectively. The results suggest that gamification mechanisms vary in the strength and direction of their relationship with engagement, with the strongest adjusted relationships being found between progression-based gamification and the cognitive dimension of engagement. The study extends the analysis beyond significance testing by introducing a quantitative, baseline-adjusted model to estimate post-intervention engagement given gamification condition and baseline engagement and offers a more precise basis for the design of gamified VC interfaces.

Project-Based Learning can deepen content understanding, promote real-world application, and foster student interest in math and science. This study examines the effect of a 6-week Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit, “The Dirt on Community Gardens,” on student content knowledge and motivation in science and math. The unit addresses a lack of student knowledge by integrating life science (plant life cycles, nutrition) and math (area, perimeter, budgeting) into a real-world project. Students design and build container gardens, growing nutritionally balanced, edible plants for a live client. The project culminates in a community event to share garden solutions. By collaborating with community experts and managing a budget, students engage in problem-solving and critical thinking, which are key to developing skills necessary to become active, informed citizens. The goal is to demonstrate that real-world scenarios deepen learning.

The collection of papers in this special issue examines the dynamics of math and science education from one large urban school district in United States. Papers range from early to late elementary classrooms with diverse student populations in K-7 schools. This editor’s essay provides a brief overview of each of the 7 articles and the authors’ contribution to the expanding STEM research on math and science education and academic performance within the context of project-based learning. Included is a mix of action research studies conducted at 7 different elementary schools by teacher-researcher-practitioners. The papers present diverse vantage points on the circumstances that influence student motivation, student learning, and student engagement within the context of project-based learning.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) is not only intended to provide an understanding of religious concepts, but also to develop students’ ability to comprehend, internalize, and apply religious values in everyday life. Therefore, the learning process needs to move beyond mere mastery of subject matter and provide meaningful and in-depth learning experiences. This study focuses on analyzing deep learning-based PAI instruction from the perspective of Robert E. Slavin’s QAIT model, which consists of Quality of Instruction, Appropriate Levels of Instruction, Incentive, and Time, at SMP Negeri 1 Blora. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The informants consisted of three PAI teachers and two students selected purposively. Data were collected through interviews, classroom observations, and documentation, and were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that PAI instruction has reflected the principles of deep learning through three main aspects: meaningful learning, mindful learning, and joyful learning. In addition, analysis based on the QAIT model shows that the learning process is supported by instructional quality, the appropriateness of instruction to students’ abilities, learning motivation, and time management. Nevertheless, limited instructional time remains a challenge in providing sufficient opportunities for in-depth learning through discussion, presentation, and reflection. This study concludes that the implementation of deep learning in PAI can support a more contextual, reflective, and meaningful learning process when supported by instructional quality, appropriate strategies tailored to students’ needs, learning motivation, and adequate time management.

Introduction As noted in successive OECD assessment reports, global education systems are shifting from standardized assessments toward prioritizing students’ psychological wellbeing and autonomous agency. However, cross-cultural quantitative evidence regarding how these macro-policy transformations relate to students’ micro-psychological perceptions and academic behaviors remains limited. Methods Utilizing a cross-sectional survey, this study analyzed data from 1,309 university students in Shanghai, China, and Kazakhstan. Multi-Group Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were employed to examine the structural associations and measurement invariance among Perceived Educational Transformation (PET), Intrinsic Motivation (IM), and Learning Engagement (LE). Results The three-factor model demonstrated strict measurement invariance across both samples. SEM findings indicated that IM partially mediated a significant indirect associative mechanism the positive structural relationship between PET and LE (indirect effect = 0.098, 95% CI [0.076, 0.122]). This statistical mediating pathway was consistent across both cohorts, showing only trivial inter-group differences (all parameter Δ p > 0.05). Baseline comparisons revealed the Shanghai sample reported higher PET, yet IM and LE levels exhibited no significant quantitative differences between the two groups (Cohen’s d < 0.10). Discussion Higher perceptions of educational transformation do not linearly correspond to enhanced motivation, potentially constrained by unobserved systemic evaluation pressures. The findings suggest that autonomy-supportive educational environments are consistently associated with higher Intrinsic Motivation and academic engagement, regardless of differentiated macro-educational contexts. However, due to the cross-sectional design, these findings represent structural associations rather than directional causality.

Objective Running applications provide feedback, goal setting, rewards, and social interaction, yet app use is often discussed as though it directly improves objective performance. This study tested a sport psychology model linking running-app engagement to perceived training gains via perceived motivational affordances and runner motivation. Methods A quantitative, cross-sectional online survey was completed by 206 adult running-app users. Twenty-five five-point indicators were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling with 5,000 bootstrap resamples. A two-step assessment examined the measurement model and then the structural model, including direct, specific indirect, and total effects. Common-method considerations, construct-level cross-validated prediction, and three sensitivity analyses were also evaluated. Results Engagement was positively associated with motivational affordances (β = 0.707), motivation (β = 0.401), and perceived training gains (β = 0.401). Motivational affordances were positively associated with motivation (β = 0.496), and motivation was positively associated with perceived training gains (β = 0.499); all 95% bootstrap confidence intervals excluded zero. The indirect effect of engagement on perceived training gains through motivation was β = 0.200, while the sequential engagement–affordances–motivation–gains indirect effect was β = 0.175. The model explained 68.8% of the variance in motivation and 71.1% of the variance in perceived training gains. Conclusion Runners who integrated an app more strongly into their training also reported greater perceived motivational value, motivation, and training gains. Positive statistical indirect associations linked engagement to perceived training gains via runner motivation and the sequentially specified affordance–motivation route. Given the cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported perceived gains, these findings support an associational rather than causal interpretation.

Academic Competency Test (TKA) is an assessment tool designed to measure the literacy, numeracy, and reasoning abilities of high school students as indicators of academic readiness for higher education. However, TKA results show that student achievement is still relatively low and varies between subjects. This study aims to comprehensively examine the determining factors that influence the low achievement of senior high school students in the Academic Competency Test (TKA). This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a literature study method, with data sources in the form of reputable national and international scientific articles and secondary data from TKA results published by the Education Assessment Center, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. The data were analyzed through the stages of reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that low TKA achievement is influenced by internal factors, including weak higher-order thinking skills (HOTS), low basic literacy and numeracy, high academic anxiety, and low student motivation to learn. In addition, external factors such as the gap between learning practices and national assessment requirements, the phenomenon of learning loss after the pandemic, limitations in teachers' pedagogical competencies, and socio-economic conditions also contribute to low TKA achievement. These findings show that TKA achievement is a reflection of the overall quality of the learning ecosystem and requires the strengthening of literacy, numeracy, and reasoning-based learning on an ongoing basis.

Student learning outcomes are often suboptimal due to inadequate internal factors, such as learning motivation, learning discipline, and critical thinking skills. Students can achieve optimal learning outcomes when these internal factors are consciously, systematically, and intentionally developed as part of their efforts to improve their learning achievement. This study aims to examine the factors that influence student learning outcomes, namely learning motivation, learning discipline, and critical thinking skills, among students at Al-Amin Islamic Senior High School, Sukodono, Sidoarjo. This study employed a quantitative approach, with data collected through questionnaire distribution, documentation of relevant documents, and direct observation at the research site. A total of 97 students constituted both the population and the sample, selected using the total sampling technique. The collected data were assessed for validity and reliability before being analyzed using multiple linear regression. Accordingly, classical assumption tests were conducted as prerequisites for the analysis. The results showed that two independent variables, namely learning motivation and critical thinking skills, had a positive and significant effect on student learning outcomes. In contrast, learning discipline did not show a significant effect on student learning outcomes.

Cost estimation (Rencana Anggaran Biaya, RAB) is a course that demands careful calculation and an understanding of how costs arise in real projects. An initial observation at SMK Negeri 1 Baureno found that roughly 63% of students grasped and could apply RAB concepts. This research examines whether industrial internship (Prakerin) experience and learning motivation, individually and jointly, influence the RAB learning outcomes of Building Modeling and Information Design (DPIB) students. It adopts an associative quantitative approach with an ex post facto design. Purposive sampling selected 68 twelfth-grade students who had finished their internship. Four-point Likert questionnaires measured Prakerin experience and learning motivation, while a multiple-choice test and grade records supplied the outcome data. Classical assumption tests and multiple linear regression were run in SPSS. Prakerin experience had a significant positive effect on outcomes (B = 1.137, t = 2.717, p = 0.008); the effect of motivation was positive but not significant (B = 0.782, t = 1.754, p = 0.084). Together, the two variables had a significant effect (F = 44.231, p < 0.001), explaining 57.6% of the variance. Schools should improve internship quality and link students' industry experience to RAB teaching

This research analyzes the implementation of a gamification strategy as a methodological framework for delivering curricular content in a sixth-grade primary education class over the course of a full academic year. The study aimed to understand how the integration of game-based elements fosters motivation, participation, collaborative work, and learning processes within an inclusive environment. The research employed a qualitative approach through a case study involving twenty-two students, including one student with a developmental language disorder, one with dyslexia, and one with autism spectrum disorder (level 2). Data were collected through participant observation, checklists, rubrics, semi-structured interviews, questionnaires administered to students and families, and an analysis of the work produced during learning projects. The strategy involved organizing content from four formative domains into thematic "worlds" and "islands," while incorporating avatars, badges, and an experience point (XP) system that recognized both individual and collective effort and progress. The findings indicate a significant increase in active student participation, improved attendance, greater peer collaboration, heightened engagement with school activities, and a positive perception among families regarding the students' learning and emotional well-being. It is concluded that gamification when grounded in the principles of neurodidactics, formative assessment, and educational inclusion serves as a methodological strategy capable of fostering learning environments that are motivating, equitable, and focused on the holistic development of students.

Students differ in whether they learn for the sheer joy of learning or primarily to avoid failure. The difference can be partly explained by intrinsic motivation—a driver of engagement, persistence, and psychological well-being that is not fixed but shaped by the learning environment itself. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this review synthesizes research on educational interventions designed to cultivate students' intrinsic motivation, spanning five categories: need-supportive teaching, competence-supportive practices such as structure and feedback, instructional-method redesigns such as problem- and project-based learning, technology-based approaches such as gamification, and teacher-focused interventions targeting teachers' own behavior and motivation. Across these approaches, one pattern stands out: need-supportive interventions—particularly autonomy support combined with structure—carry the strongest theoretical and empirical support, while other interventions succeed only insofar as they satisfy students' psychological needs within a given context. Autonomy, competence, and relatedness thus provide a common framework for understanding how diverse educational practices influence motivational outcomes. Yet the evidence base remains fragmented: inconsistent conceptualizations of intrinsic motivation, considerable heterogeneity across intervention designs, and a scarcity of long-term data limit what can be concluded with confidence.

This study aims to compare the motivation levels of male and female eighth-grade students during volleyball instruction at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Samarinda. The study employs a quantitative descriptive design with a comparative approach. The sample consisted of 61 students: 30 males and 31 females. A total sampling technique was used, meaning all members of the population meeting the research criteria were included in the sample. Data were collected using a learning motivation questionnaire based on indicators of needs, persistence, drive, expectations, reinforcement, and goals. The instrument underwent validity and reliability testing prior to use. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, homogeneity tests, and an independent samples t-test. The results showed an average motivation score of 134.13 for male students and 125.61 for female students, with a mean difference of 8.52. The independent samples t-test yielded a t-value of 2.992 (df = 59) and a significance value of 0.004 (p < 0.05). These findings can serve as a reference for physical education teachers in developing instructional strategies that are varied, inclusive, and responsive to students' characteristics and needs, thereby fostering increased learning motivation in volleyball lessons.

Justification: Reading comprehension difficulties among basic education students have driven the search for pedagogical strategies such as gamification; however, their effectiveness depends on the specific characteristics of the context in which they are implemented. Objective: Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature published between 2020 and 2025 on gamification strategies used to strengthen reading comprehension among basic education students in Ecuador and to analyze the reported results regarding their effectiveness. Methodology: The study was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The search was carried out in the Scopus, SciELO, Redalyc, DOAJ, and Latindex databases. A total of 34 records were retrieved, of which 12 studies were selected for analysis. Results: Findings indicate that gamification strategies were mainly developed through digital resources and structured instructional sequences integrating challenges, feedback, rewards, points, levels, badges, narratives, progression systems, and collaborative activities. Regarding effectiveness, the studies reported improvements in literal, inferential, and critical reading comprehension, with greater progress in inferential and critical processes. In addition, increases were found in motivation, participation, engagement, and interest in reading. Conclusion: The findings support the favorable effects of gamification in strengthening reading comprehension among basic education students in Ecuador.

Discipline in memorizing the Qur’an is an important aspect of the tahfiz program because students are required to be consistent in memorizing, reviewing, and maintaining their memorization. In its implementation, students have different levels of motivation, memorization ability, and readiness to submit their memorization. Some students are still reluctant to submit their memorization, lack focus during learning activities, or experience difficulties in maintaining consistency. Therefore, teacher strategies are needed to support students in developing discipline in memorizing the Qur’an. This study aims to describe the strategies applied by teachers to improve discipline in Qur’an memorization among eighth-grade students in the tahfiz program at MTs Assa’adah II Bungah Gresik, the impact of these strategies, and the supporting and inhibiting factors in their implementation. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings indicate that teachers applied strategies including setting memorization targets according to students’ abilities, habituating muroja’ah, providing examples, and giving motivation and guidance to students. The strategies had an impact on students’ discipline in maintaining memorization, conducting muroja’ah, managing their time, and achieving memorization targets. Supporting factors included a conducive learning environment, students’ intrinsic motivation, parental support, and teacher guidance and motivation. Inhibiting factors included fluctuating student motivation, differences in memorization abilities, lack of readiness for memorization submission, and distractions during learning activities. These findings indicate that teacher strategies play a role in supporting the development of students’ discipline and consistency in Qur’an memorization.

انضباط در حفظ قرآن یکی از جنبه‌های مهم برنامهٔ تحفیظ است، زیرا از دانش‌آموزان انتظار می‌رود در حفظ، مرور و نگهداری محفوظات خود استمرار داشته باشند. در اجرای این برنامه، دانش‌آموزان دارای سطوح مختلفی از انگیزه، توانایی حفظ و آمادگی برای ارائهٔ محفوظات خود هستند. برخی دانش‌آموزان همچنان در ارائهٔ محفوظات خود تردید دارند، در فعالیت‌های یادگیری تمرکز کافی ندارند یا در حفظ استمرار با دشواری مواجه می‌شوند. بنابراین، به کارگیری راهبردهای معلمان برای حمایت از دانش‌آموزان در توسعهٔ انضباط در حفظ قرآن ضروری است. هدف این پژوهش توصیف راهبردهای به‌کاررفته توسط معلمان برای ارتقای انضباط در حفظ قرآن در میان دانش‌آموزان پایه هشتم برنامهٔ تحفیظ در مدرسهٔ MTs Assa’adah II Bungah Gresik، تأثیر این راهبردها و عوامل تسهیل‌کننده و بازدارنده در اجرای آن‌ها است. این پژوهش با رویکرد کیفی و طرح پژوهش توصیفی انجام شده است. داده‌ها از طریق مشاهده، مصاحبه و اسناد جمع‌آوری شده‌اند. تحلیل داده‌ها با استفاده از مدل تعاملی Miles و Huberman از طریق تقطیع داده‌ها، نمایش داده‌ها و نتیجه‌گیری و تأیید انجام شده است. یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد که معلمان راهبردهایی از جمله تعیین اهداف حفظ متناسب با توانایی دانش‌آموزان، عادت‌دهی به مرور (مراجعه)، ارائهٔ الگو و انگیزش و راهنمایی به دانش‌آموزان را به کار گرفته‌اند. این راهبردها بر انضباط دانش‌آموزان در نگهداری محفوظات، انجام مرور، مدیریت زمان و دستیابی به اهداف حفظ تأثیرگذار بوده است. عوامل تسهیل‌کننده شامل محیط یادگیری مناسب، انگیزهٔ درونی دانش‌آموزان، حمایت والدین و راهنمایی و انگیزش معلمان بوده است. عوامل بازدارنده شامل نوسان انگیزهٔ دانش‌آموزان، تفاوت در توانایی حفظ، کمبود آمادگی برای ارائهٔ محفوظات و عوامل حواس‌پرتی در فعالیت‌های یادگیری بوده است. این یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد که راهبردهای معلمان نقش مهمی در حمایت از توسعهٔ انضباط و استمرار دانش‌آموزان در حفظ قرآن ایفا می‌کند.

This study was motivated by the fact that some students still showed a lack of empathy and social awareness in their daily lives. Therefore, Islamic Religious Education learning is expected not only to focus on knowledge but also to instill empathy values to improve students' social awareness. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning based on empathy values and the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. The research subjects consisted of Islamic Religious Education teachers, the principal, and eleventh-grade students at SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Palembang. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The results showed that the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning based on empathy values had been carried out well through habituation, teacher role modeling, group work, motivation, social activities, and religious activities involving students directly. The implementation had a positive impact on students' social awareness. Supporting factors included the role of teachers, a conducive school environment, and support from the principal and parents. Inhibiting factors included differences in students' characteristics, lack of consistency in applying empathy values, and the use of gadgets. Efforts to overcome these obstacles were carried out through student guidance and parenting activities for parents.

Purpose: to examine the effectiveness of numeracy-based think-pair-share (TPS) in improving grade V students’ learning motivation in IPAS compared with conventional instruction. Method: this study used a quasi-experimental design with 20 grade V students in experimental and control groups. Data were collected through pretest and posttest motivation questionnaires and analyzed using N-Gain. Findings: showed that numeracy-based TPS improved students’ learning motivation, with a mean increase of 21.39 points and an N-Gain of 0.68, compared with 10.12 points and an N-Gain of 0.32 in the control group. These findings suggest that numeracy-based TPS is a promising approach to enhancing motivation in elementary IPAS learning. Implications: this study highlights the potential of numeracy-based TPS as an innovative instructional strategy to enhance student motivation through active participation, peer collaboration, and meaningful numeracy activities in elementary IPAS learning. Originality: lies in integrating numeracy literacy with the think-pair-share (TPS) model to enhance students’ learning motivation in elementary IPAS, an approach that remains limited in previous research.

The in-depth penetration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has reshaped career forms and the structure of the labor market, exerting a profound impact on university students’ cognition and orientation towards career development. Based on the conservation of resources theory and self-determination theory, we conducted three studies—an experimental study and two survey studies—to explore correlational linkages between AI awareness and university students’ boundaryless career. Studies 1 and 3 consistently demonstrated that AI awareness is indirectly associated with boundaryless career through the parallel mediating pathways of intrinsic motivation and future job insecurity. Study 2 provided experimental evidence that heightened AI awareness increases both intrinsic motivation and future job insecurity. This research enriches the application scenarios of boundaryless career theory in the context of technological change, deepens the understanding of the mechanism linking technological perception to youth career psychology, and offers practical implications for career guidance in universities.