Research self-efficacy and research productivity: evidence from academics in Tanzanian public higher education institutions
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
ISSN: 2050-7003
Article publication date: 23 May 2023
Issue publication date: 5 March 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the influence of research self-efficacy (RSE) on academics' research productivity (RPR) in public higher education institutions in Tanzania.
Design/methodology/approach
A cross-sectional design was utilized to collect and analyze data from 247 academics in four public higher education institutions in Tanzania.
Findings
The findings show that RSE has a positive and significant influence on academics' RPR in higher education (ß = 0.657 and p < 0.001).
Practical implications
Higher education institutions should focus on creating a favorable work environment that fosters academics' RSE so as to enhance more productivity in terms of research.
Originality/value
The results of this study expand the aspects in which social cognitive theory can be applied in Tanzania's higher education institutions. On the other hand, by conducting empirical-based research on the influence of RSE on RPR in developing nations like Tanzania, the findings contribute to the literature on RSE and RPR.
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Acknowledgements
This research has been funded by the University of Dodoma through funds allocated for PhD studies.
Citation
Ndiango, S., Kumburu, N.P. and Jaffu, R. (2024), "Research self-efficacy and research productivity: evidence from academics in Tanzanian public higher education institutions", Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 510-522. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-09-2022-0308
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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