Digital skills and self-efficacy: Unpacking their influence on faculty research engagement

Ganjar Mohamad Disastra (), Noermijati Noermijati (), Dodi Wirawan Irawanto () and Wahdiyat Moko ()

Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 2024, vol. 8, issue 6, 2032-2047

Abstract: Drawing from social cognitive theory, this study investigates the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between Digital Skills and Research Engagement among faculty in Higher Education. Using a cross-sectional research design, data were collected from 211 faculty members at a Private University in Indonesia. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was applied to test the hypotheses proposed in research model. The results indicate that only three dimensions of Digital Skills - Information and Data Literacy, Communication and Collaboration, and Problem-Solving - have a positive and significant effects on Research Engagement. On the other hand, Content Development and Safety show insignificant effects. Additionally, Self-Efficacy have a positive and significant direct effect on Research Engagement and acts as a mediator between Information and Data Literacy, Problem-Solving, and Research Engagement. These results underscore the importance of developing targeted professional development programs that enhance digital skills and self-efficacy, ultimately contributing to improved research productivity and academic success. The study highlights the need for institutions to invest in faculty training and support systems that promote digital literacy and self-efficacy, fostering a more engaged and effective academic workforce.

Keywords: Digital skills; Research engagement; Self-efficacy; Social cognitive theory. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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