The Relationship between Mentor Support, Positive Emotion and Doctoral Students’ Innovative Behavior

This study investigates the relationship between supervisor support, positive emotions, and doctoral students’ innovative behaviors. Using the Supervisor Support Scale, Emotion Scale, and Innovative Behavior Scale, 73 doctoral students were surveyed. The results revealed: (1) Significant correlations exist among supervisor support, positive emotions, and innovative behaviors. (2) After controlling for demographic variables (sex), supervisor support significantly enhances positive emotions. (3) After controlling for demographic variables (sex), supervisor support significantly enhances innovative behaviors. (4) After controlling for demographic variables (sex), supervisor effectiveness within supervisor support significantly enhances innovative behaviors.