A Structural Equation Model on the Organizational Research Culture of College Instructors in Davao Region

Abstract

This study aimed to establish the best-fit model of organizational research culture as influenced by attitudes, capabilities, and self-efficacy toward academic research of college instructors in Davao Region. The research design used in the study was descriptive-causal design through structural equation modeling. Using a simple random sampling method, a survey questionnaire was administered to the 380 college instructors in selected private and public schools in Region XI. Findings show high attitudes, capabilities, self-efficacy, and organizational research culture. Also, there is a significant relationship and influence in attitudes, capabilities, and self-efficacy towards academic research of college instructors on organizational research culture. There was a direct causal effect of attitudes and capabilities in academic research of college instructors on organizational research culture. Moreover, the model illustrates the total indirect or mediated effect of Capabilities on organizational research culture. This, in turn, has the potential to influence the overall culture of the institution. The capability-mediated effect can impact the research culture by facilitating individuals' participation in research-related tasks and promoting a research-focused atmosphere. It is recommended to intensify and strengthen the existing policies about research in any academic institution.