The relationship between research self-efficacy and other research constructs: Synthesizing evidence and developing policy implications through meta-analysis

Deok Ho Jang, In Soo Shin

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Abstract

This meta-analysis synthesizes the strength of the relationship between research self-efficacy and other research constructs. To implement a logically sound metaanalysis, three new research constructs, research disposition, research outcome, and research support were developed, building on the similar efforts of previous studies. Subgroup analyses based on several categorical variables, such as publication status, level of researcher, field of study and instrument were also conducted to determine the effects of research self-efficacy. Twenty nine effect sizes from 14 studies produced average effect sizes of research self-efficacy with research disposition, research outcome, and research support of 0.36, 0.38 and 0.24, respectively. The overall results with subgroup analyses suggest that early provision of experience and formation of interest in research are more important than the provision of research support program and activities, with the exception of research education. The highest effect size, research outcome, may help settle contradicting findings from previous studies regarding similar sub-constructs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)278-301
Number of pages24
JournalKEDI Journal of Educational Policy
Volume8
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Meta-analysis
  • Research disposition
  • Research outcome
  • Research self-efficacy
  • Research support

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