Discovering the creative processes of students: Multi-way interactions among knowledge acquisition, sharing and learning environment

In this study, the proposed model identifies multiple mechanisms of a cooperative culture, as well as the creative process behind the relationship between knowledge acquisition, sharing and student creativity. Furthermore, the moderating role of the learning environment and knowledge sharing strengthens the relationship between knowledge acquisition and cooperation culture. Moreover, the mutual relationships among creative processes were tested, which have not been tested in previous studies. 633 tourism and hospitality students from the north, middle and south regions of Taiwan confirmed the proposed model. The implications for education and theoretical contributions are discussed in the final section.