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To investigate the motivations of retired teachers from prestigious universities in China who support less prestigious institutions.

February 8, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

Retirement without rest: A qualitative study of retired teachers' motivation from prestigious universities to support less prestigious universities in China

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To investigate the motivations of retired teachers from prestigious universities in China who support less prestigious institutions.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with twelve retired teachers from eight prestigious universities.
Utilized a qualitative research paradigm to ensure methodological coherence.
Developed an integrated motivational framework to analyze findings.
Identified motivation drivers including cultural traditions, national policies, educators' dedication, and personal fulfillment.
Proposed a contextualized motivational model linking culture, policy, occupation, and life in the Chinese context.
Provided insights for improving post-retirement knowledge transfer and academic talent allocation.

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Qualitative study explores motivations of retired teachers supporting less prestigious universities, suggesting pathways for knowledge transfer.

Hao Cheng (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores motivations of retired teachers supporting less prestigious universities, suggesting pathways for knowledge transfer.