A Study on the Formation Mechanism of Academic entrepreneurs' Dual-role Enrichment

Scientists engaging in academic entrepreneurship is an important way for enhancing the quality and efficiency of economic and social development. However, when scientists shift from academic research to commercial practice, they often face a pronounced "gap," which not only influences the success rate of academic entrepreneurship but also affects their ability to fulfill traditional responsibilities. Thus, the promotion of dual-role enrichment for academic entrepreneurs has emerged as a topic of considerable interest and shared concern in both theoretical and practical domains. Through the investigation and analysis of 221 academic entrepreneurs, it was found that cognitive flexibility positively promoted the dual-role enrichment; Job crafting played a mediating effect between cognitive flexibility and dual-role enrichment; Perceived social support had a positive moderating effect on cognitive flexibility and dual-role enrichment; Perceived social support also moderated the indirect relationship between cognitive flexibility and dual-role enrichment via job crafting. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the internal logic underlying the dual-role enrichment of academic entrepreneurs. It also serves as a valuable reference for relevant departments in formulating incentive policies.