Philippine E-Journals

Research Attitudes and Capabilities of Faculty Members in Higher Education Institution

Edroslyn J. Fernandez | ALONA S. GALACHE | SHANNON MAY M. MABELIN

 

Abstract:

Faculty members are expected, if not required to conduct research to improve educational practice. However, low research productivity has been a perennial challenge for most academic institutions especially in developing countries. To understand the situation, this study focused on the attitudes and research capabilities of faculty members. It utilized a descriptive survey design using a survey questionnaire to gather data from college faculty members of an archdiocesan institution. Analysis of results revealed that faculty members attitude towards research is high, which means that they have a positive opinion towards research. Moreover, faculty members perceive their capabilities towards research as high. This means that although they have some reservations, such as lack of experience, they see themselves as capable of doing research. Results also revealed that the number of research conducted by faculty members determined their attitudes and capabilities towards research. A closer look at the number of research conducted reveals that more research experience leads to higher research engagement. It is then highly recommended that departments in charge of institutional research in academe should take advantage of the positive attitude and capability of faculty members and utilize this towards creating a culture of research in the institution.