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The purpose of this study was to identify the profiles of university students’ cooperative and competitive attitudes based on social interdependence theory, and to confirm the relation of communication competency to engagement and academic achievement. The measurement validity for communication competency was established using both self-reported and behavior indicators. We collected survey data (n=271) and video data on small-group activities (n=154) of college students in four universities across metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. Three latent profiles were identified through latent profile analysis: ‘Low Cooperative and Mid-Competitive (11%)’, ‘Mid-Cooperative and Mid-Competitive (45%)’, ‘High Cooperative and Mid-Competitive (44%).’ In general, the levels of communication competency and engagement were higher in profiles with a high cooperative attitude (e.g., ‘High Cooperative and Mid-Competitive’) than other profiles. Contrarily, the level of academic achievement was higher in the profile with a low cooperative attitude (‘Low Cooperative and Mid-Competitive’) than the others. The results suggest that social interdependence attitudes should be strategically supported depending on learners’ needs or readiness.

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