The effect of peer support on student behavioral norms in a biomechanical model
Abstract
In order to explore the mechanism of peer support in students’ behavioral norms, this paper constructs a theoretical framework based on the biomechanical model, and verifies the relationship between variables through empirical data, uses structural equation modeling to analyze the direct and indirect effects of peer support on behavioral norms, and at the same time, explores the moderating effect of behavioral inertia and the mediating effect of rule awareness. The results show that peer support can significantly improve behavioral norms through social adaptation and task completion, and behavioral inertia has a significant moderating effect on path strength. The model has good fit and explanatory power, which provides a theoretical basis for optimizing behavioral regulation strategies in educational practice.
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