Application of lecturers’ research skills and effective job performance in universities in Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

Lecturers employ their research skills to engage with various groups during their investigations. This study aimed to investigate the utilization of lecturers' research skills and their impact on job performance in universities located in Cross River State. A descriptive survey research design was used. The study formulated two research questions and two null hypotheses. The population included 3,958 lecturers from both public and private universities in Cross River State, and a sample of 200 lecturers was randomly selected. The "Application of Lecturers' Research Skills and Effective Job Performance Questionnaire (ALRSEJPQ)," a self-developed questionnaire, was used to gather data. Departments of Measurement/Evaluation and Educational Management experts validated the instrument. Its reliability was confirmed through the Cronbach Alpha method, with a coefficient range of .71 to .86. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient. The results indicated that lecturers' research report writing skills and research communication skills predict their effective job performance. Among other suggestions, it was recommended that seminars and regular workshops be organized to enhance lecturers' research skills.