Impact analysis of e-Databases’ job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability on faculty research motivation
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Date
2020-09
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Library Hi Tech
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of the study is to ascertain whether or not faculty members would be motivated to use
e-Databases for research considering the impact of the Technology Acceptance Model2 (TAM2) cognitive
instrumental processes of job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability.
Design/methodology/approach – The survey research design was applied. The selection of samples was
based on a multistage sampling technique involving; purposive, simple/systematic random and total
enumeration procedures. Five colleges and departments each were selected from the three universities that
provided the setting for the conduct of this study, out of which a sample of 135 was drawn from the total
population of 209. The questionnaire method was used for data gathering. Ninety-five percent return rate of the
administered instrument was observed. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were employed for data
analyses.
Findings – Job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability are motivators of faculty use of
e-Databases for research with result demonstrability wielding the strongest influence. Use of e-Databases for
research is based on the usefulness level perceived of them. Faculty are highly predisposed to using the
technology for research with the chances of getting published in reputable journal outlets ranked highest
among other factors that influence faculty use of e-Databases.
Originality/value – The conceptualization of TAM2 cognitive instrumental processes as system
characteristics and motivators of e-Databases use among faculty towards research engagement advances
the understanding of intention to use e-Databases for research.
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Staff Publication
Keywords
e-Databases,, Job relevance,, Output quality,, Result demonstrability,, Research motivation,, Cognitive instrumental processes