Personal Characteristics Research Articles

Who am I? A second-order meta-analytic review of correlates of the self in childhood and adolescence.

People's subjective beliefs about themselves affect what people think and, consequently, what they do. Positive self-beliefs are important for many life outcomes, from academic success to well-being, especially during K-12 education as a crucial developmental period. Many empirical studies and meta-analyses have examined correlates of self-beliefs. The present second-order meta-analytic review integrates this large and diverse body of research, addressing two research aims: First, we examined the comparative strength of different variables related to self-beliefs. Second, we provide a methodological review of meta-analyses in this area, thereby facilitating readers' ability to assess the risk of bias when interpreting the results. We summarized 105 first-order meta-analyses published before July 2023 that investigated variables associated with self-beliefs during K-12 education, comprising 493 first-order effect sizes based on more than 8,500 primary studies and more than 16 million children and adolescents. We computed second-order standardized mean differences (SMD) using two-level meta-analyses with robust variance estimation. Personal characteristics (SMD = 0.50) showed stronger relations with self-beliefs than interventions (SMD = 0.27). Achievement (SMD = 0.66) and noncognitive variables (SMD = 0.67) were the personal characteristics most strongly related to self-beliefs compared to cognitive abilities (SMD = 0.30) and background variables (SMD = 0.21). Interventions targeting individual characteristics (SMD = 0.35) and especially self-beliefs (SMD = 0.52) showed larger effect sizes than interventions that focused on improving teaching and classroom structure (SMD = 0.20). Few meta-analyses investigated situational aspects, such as the geographical origin of the sample, in association with children's and adolescents' self-beliefs. Overall, this second-order meta-analytic review provides a comprehensive map of correlates of the self, highlighting pathways for future research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Knowledge of emergency nurses and related factors toward geriatric: a cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to evaluate the geriatric knowledge of emergency nurses and related factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted on nursing students at Guilan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The objective was to assess the geriatric knowledge of nurses working in the emergency departments of educational and therapeutic centers in Rasht City. The sample was selected through a census sampling method, including all nurses employed in these departments. Data collection was carried out using a three-part questionnaire, which included sections on 'personal and occupational characteristics' and the 'Questionnaire of Awareness about the Facts of Aging (FAQ)'. A total of 190 emergency department nurses participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 34.41 years (SD=6.37). The mean score for geriatric knowledge among the nurses was 6.58 (SD=2.24). No statistically significant associations were found between geriatric knowledge and the personal or occupational variables of the nurses. Also, the results showed that changes in nurses' geriatric knowledge are explained to a small extent through personal and occupational characteristics. Overall, these results highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve emergency nurses' understanding of geriatric care. Furthermore, given the lack of significant correlations with demographic and occupational variables, future research should investigate additional factors that may influence emergency nurses' knowledge in this area.

Strategic responses to personalized pricing and demand for privacy: An experiment

We consider situations in which consumers are aware that a statistical model determines the price of a product based on their observed behavior. Using a novel experiment varying the context similarity between participant data and a product, we find that participants manipulate their responses to a survey regarding personal characteristics, and manipulation is more successful when the contexts are similar. Moreover, participants demand less privacy, and make less optimal privacy choices when the contexts are less similar. Our findings highlight the importance of data privacy policies in the age of big data, in which behavior in apparently unrelated contexts might affect prices.

The Complexity of Health Self-Management Behavior. Beliefs and Attitudes of Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injury in Switzerland.

Within the objective of defining targets for interventions to support self-management behaviors among people living with spinal cord injury, this study aims to describe self-management attitudes and beliefs in community-dwelling people living with spinal cord injury in Switzerland and to identify their correlates in terms of personal characteristics and outcomes, such as secondary health conditions and quality of life. This is a cross-sectional, observational study using data from the third community survey of the Swiss Spinal Cord Injury Cohort Study. Out of 1158 individuals, the data revealed high endorsement in areas of prevention importance, perceived knowledge, adherence to recommendations, and proactive problem-solving. Personal and lesion characteristics were significantly associated with differing self-management beliefs and attitudes. Overall, a more positive and proactive stance toward self-management correlated with enhanced outcomes. However, readiness to renounce activities to adhere to self-management recommendations was associated with lower quality of life. The findings confirm the complex nature of self-management among individuals with spinal cord injury, advocating for a tailored, person-centered approach in designing interventions. Highlighting a potential trade-off between strict self-management adherence and quality of life outcomes posits an avenue for balanced, individualized self-management strategies to ameliorate health outcomes and life quality for individuals with spinal cord injury.

Understanding factors that impact the acquisition of independent living skills (ILS) among young people transitioning from out-of-home care

Background and AimsIndependent Living Skills (ILS) are essential to support young people as they enter adulthood. Negative outcomes are consistently observed across a variety of different independent living areas of life for care experienced young people. This study aimed to understand ILS measure scores across eight ILS domains and overall, completed by young people from Western Australia (WA), how they differ between participants who were still in-care (n = 49) and who had left-care (n = 73), and what factors (such as care experience and personal characteristics) moderate the acquisition of ILS. For this paper, the overarching concept of ILS is defined by young people’s ILS measure scores, where higher self-reported scores are interpreted as greater confidence and competence in ILS (overall and for each of the eight ILS domains). MethodsParticipants (N = 122) aged between 15 and 25 years completed an ILS measure as part of the Navigating Through Life, longitudinal, mixed-method, population-based study. This present study considers data from wave 1 (of 5) of the NTL study, where eight ILS domains were identified: Financial Management, Knowledge of Accessing Available Supports, Managing Housing, Education Planning, Job Seeking, Health Risk Management, Domestic and Self-help Task, and Managing Relationships. This study explored how dependent variables (the ILS overall scores and 8 ILS domain scores) are associated with participants’ care experience and demographic characteristics (the independent variables) via linear regression and an exploratory multivariate moderator analysis. ResultsThe in-care and left-care groups’ ILS measure scores were comparable. Of the independent variables, care status, self-determination, and regionality were significant (p-value=<.05), predicting greater ILS measure scores across the ILS domains and/or overall. Whereas the independent variables of placement stability, longest placement type, gender, taking part in an enhanced leaving care scheme (ELCS), and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status were not significant predictors of higher ILS measure scores. Moderator analyses were conducted for the overall ILS scores, the Health Risk Management, and the Domestic and Self-help Task domain scores (dependent variables). No significant interaction effects were found for care status, self-determination, and regionality, which were identified as significant factors in and of themselves. Discussion and ConclusionThis study emphasises that ILS domains are interlinked, and findings should be utilised to further highlight the significance of the transition to adulthood stage, especially given the similarities in scores for both in-care and left-care groups. Future research could look at transition pathways that prioritise different ILS domains depending on young people’s different needs at different times to support their overall ILS acquisition.

Non-Attendance in Randomized Remote Mental Health Clinical Trial During the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant increase in psychiatric symptoms was found among essential service professionals (professionals or interns from the health and educational sector) who were exposed to high-risk contamination areas. These symptoms impair functionality, impacting quality of life, work, autonomy, and relationships. Recent data show that brief interventions are effective; however, between 20 and 30% of those individuals often do not attend their scheduled appointments. This study aimed to identify variables related to non-attendance for remote telepsychotherapy among participants with COVID-19-related emotional distress compared to those who initiated treatment. We included 2097 essential service professionals with PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) T-scores ≥70 for anxiety, depression, or irritability who scheduled a remote mental health appointment. Participants completed clinical and sociodemographic data, mental health risk and protective factors, and PROMIS subscales. We conducted a binary logistic regression, using attendance vs. non-attendance as the dependent variable and these demographic and clinical characteristics as independent variables. Of the 2097 participants, 230 (11%) did not attend the first session despite three rescheduling attempts. Non-attendance was associated with the presence of irritability and seeking treatment during the second COVID-19 wave. In contrast, anxious symptoms, older age, and coping mechanisms that typically include intellectual and reading activities were associated with attendance. Our findings shed light on non-attendance patterns in mental health services, revealing that personal characteristics and environmental factors significantly contribute to missed appointments. Understanding these dynamics can improve patient engagement and adherence to mental health treatments, particularly in the context of telepsychotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I Would Not Change [My] Sibling for the World, Maybe the World Can Change for My Sibling”: The Experiences of Adult Siblings of People With Developmental Disabilities

ABSTRACTThe sibling relationship is complex, unique and important. When one sibling has a developmental disability, siblings can be important sources of care, support, advocacy and friendship for one another. We drew on online survey data from 456 UK adult siblings of people with DD. Siblings provided written responses to a prompt about their sibling experiences (&gt; 80,000 words). These data were analysed using qualitative content analysis and organised using the Siblings Embedded Systems Framework (SESF). The SESF helps us to consider how complex interacting mechanisms and factors surrounding siblings, families and wider systems at a local, national and international level, can influence siblings' outcomes, experiences and relationships. Overall, siblings shared a range of experiences related to their: mental health and wellbeing; personal characteristics; sibling relationships; intra‐familial experiences; caring experiences; experiences accessing support services; community experiences; and views on the discrimination and ableism that their disabled siblings experienced. Siblings reflected on the interconnected and dynamic nature of their experiences. We found the SESF to be a useful way of presenting an account of the data overall, as well as to explore the impact of societal factors on siblings' experiences. Siblings' structural, political and social contexts impacted their personal lives. Please refer to the Supporting Information section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.

National Identities, Migration Histories and Attitudes to Independence in Scotland

This article uses data from the 2021 Scottish Election Study to apply both established and relatively rare or unique approaches to understanding the interrelationships between personal national identities, attitudes regarding the (Scottish) nation and independence, and people's own/family migration histories. Analysis broadly substantiates previous research in Scotland on the effects of birthplace, parentage and length of residence on national identities, and similarly highlights that previously established ‘non-alignment’ between national identities and position on Scottish independence extends to how the latter is associated with personal and family migration histories. The paper also makes at least three distinctive contributions. First, it highlights the significance of socialisation in Scotland, particularly in early childhood, for migrants’ personal national identities and attitudes to Scottish nationhood and independence. Second, it suggests only limited variation in the degree to which personal biographical characteristics are associated with perceptions that Scotland has distinct values compared to other parts of the UK. Third, it demonstrates that social connections to England via birthplace, family and/or prior residence do not invariably affect national identities and attitudes to Scottish independence, but that those with the strongest associations to England are substantially less likely to prioritise a Scottish identity or support Scottish independence.

The structural organization of individual resources of the teacher's coping behavior

Introduction. All educators encounter stressful situations and experience negative emotions during their work, which necessitates the use of coping strategies to maintain personal well-being and uphold a high level of teaching quality. The contemporary state of the issue regarding the phenomenology of psychological resources for coping with stress is characterized by the dominance of an analytical research paradigm. This paradigm primarily focuses on individual, personal, and subject-activity characteristics as resources for coping with stress. The aim of this research is to determine the psychological structure of the coping behavior resources of educators. **Methods.** To conduct a comparative analysis of theoretical approaches to defining the resources of coping behavior, we employed conceptual content analysis, which allowed us to determine the frequency of mention of each resource for coping behavior. Subsequently, in accordance with the theoretical model, we selected diagnostic methods for these resources (26 psychodiagnostic techniques). The empirical study was conducted in educational institutions in the Kaluga region, Krasnodar Territory, Ulyanovsk, and Yaroslavl regions (Russian Federation). The study sample consisted of 901 individuals. Using exploratory factor analysis (principal component method, Varimax rotation), we identified the psychological structure of coping behavior resources. **Results.** In alignment with the theoretical model, we selected diagnostic methods for these resources, which allowed us to study both the resources themselves (their integral final values) and the components that make up these resources. The structure of coping behavior resources is formed by 114 variables, which were subsequently factor analyzed. The results of the factor analysis revealed that the psychological structure of coping behavior resources is represented by individual-psychological qualities, forming five blocks (existential, regulatory, emotional, socio-psychological, readiness for activity in uncertain situations). Factor 1 "Existential" (factor load - 24.1), Factor 2 "Readiness for Activity in Uncertain Situations" (14.9), Factor 3 "Regulatory" (13.1), Factor 4 "Socio-Psychological" (9.4), Factor 5 "Emotional" (7.5). **Conclusion.** There is a specific list of coping behavior resources that relevantly characterizes the specifics of a person's coping behavior in stressful situations. Psychological resources for coping behavior do not represent isolated psychological properties and states; instead, they form a holistic unity.

Socio personal profile characteristics of coconut growers in Kerala and Maharashtra: A comparative analysis

Socio personal profile characteristics of coconut growers in Kerala and Maharashtra: A comparative analysis

Association of Nursing Home Residents' Demographic and Clinical Attributes and Nursing Home Characteristics With Self-Reported Ratings of Nursing Home Satisfaction.

The current study explored the association of nursing home (NH) residents' demographic and clinical attributes and NH characteristics with resident-reported satisfaction with NH communities. Pearson correlations and multiple linear regression were used to test the association of demographic and clinical attributes of residents and NH characteristics with resident-reported NH satisfaction with 197 NH residents from 28 NHs. Correlational analysis and regressions indicated an association among residents' demographic and clinical characteristics, NH characteristics, and self-reported NH satisfaction. Higher age, higher education, and race (minority status) were associated with greater resident-reported NH satisfaction. Greater NH staffing and for-profit ownership status were associated with less NH satisfaction. Greater resident depressive symptoms and dressing assistance were associated with lower resident-reported NH satisfaction. Administrators and staff should look beyond NH characteristics and consider their residents' diverse personal characteristics to create an environment that promotes satisfaction and well-being. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(11), 6-12.].

Privacy during pandemics: Attitudes to public use of personal data

In this paper we investigate people’s attitudes to privacy and sharing of personal data when used to help society combat a contagious disease, such as COVID-19. Through a two-wave survey, we investigate the role of personal characteristics, and the effect of information, in shaping privacy attitudes. By conducting the survey in Norway and Sweden, which adopted very different strategies to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, we analyze potential differences in privacy attitudes due to policy changes. We find that privacy concern is negatively correlated with allowing public use of personal data. Trust in the entity collecting data and collectivist preferences are positively correlated with this type of data usage. Providing more information about the public benefit of sharing personal data makes respondents more positive to the use of their data, while providing additional information about the costs associated with data sharing does not change attitudes. The analysis suggests that stating a clear purpose and benefit for the data collection makes respondents more positive about sharing. Despite very different policy approaches, we do not find any major differences in privacy attitudes between Norway and Sweden. Findings are also similar between the two survey waves, suggesting a minor role for contextual changes.

울산지역 일부 고등학생의 치과공포에 대한 관련요인 분석

This study explored the effects of personal characteristics on dental fear in some high school students in Ulsan, and studied the correlation and causal relationship between general fear and dental fear. Data collection was conducted with 401 students enrolled in three high schools from April 22 to May 30, 2024. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire tool were analyzed by applying exploratory factor analysis and principal component analysis, and individual substrate types were classified through cluster analysis. Through t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffe's post-test, the difference in fear related to dental treatment and general fear according to personal characteristics was compared, and the causal relationship between personal characteristics, general fear factors, and fear factors related to dental treatment was identified through path analysis. As a result of the study analysis, female students felt more fear in general than male students, and there was a significant difference between dental fear and general fear according to individual temperament, and as a result of studying the influence relationship between each factor through path analysis, the factor that has the greatest influence on the fear related to dental treatment was found to be the fear of physical threats. On the other hand, fear varies depending on temperament in all fear factors, so a customized approach is necessary to control dental fear.

영유아기 자녀를 둔 아버지의 온라인(on-line) 양육참여 경험의 의미와 개선요구

Objectives This study aimed to explore the meaning and the demand of online involvement in parenting for fathers raising young children. Methods To this end, a qualitative study centered on depth-interview with 8 fathers raising young children was conducted to specifically analyze the actual experiences of fathers in online involvement in parenting. Results First, it was analyzed that fathers' on-line involvement in parenting is meaningful as an effective channel for getting closer to their children through online and offline mixed play, personalized education through online-based customized information acquisition, further activating child-rearing-related communication, and achieving child-rearing goals and solving problems. Second, it was found that fathers required reliable standards for online parenting and educational information, family-friendly online content and platform development and dissemination, parental education support for content selection, and hardware support at the national and regional level to improve on-line involvement in parenting. Conclusions The main context of online involvement in parenting for fathers raising young children was the expansion of play between fathers and children through online and offline connection, and in this process, it was found that social and emotional meaning was formed to form a closer relationship with each other. In addition, it was found that fathers' online-based involvement in parenting enabled information tailored to their children's personal characteristics, enabling individualized education for children, and further activating communication with spouses and families and children.

Autistic traits foster effective curiosity-driven exploration.

Curiosity-driven exploration involves actively engaging with the environment to learn from it. Here, we hypothesize that the cognitive mechanisms underlying exploratory behavior may differ across individuals depending on personal characteristics such as autistic traits. In turn, this variability might influence successful exploration. To investigate this, we collected self- and other-reports of autistic traits from university students, and tested them in an exploration task in which participants could learn the hiding patterns of multiple characters. Participants' prediction errors and learning progress (i.e., the decrease in prediction error) on the task were tracked with a hierarchical delta-rule model. Crucially, participants could freely decide when to disengage from a character and what to explore next. We examined whether autistic traits modulated the relation of prediction errors and learning progress with exploration. We found that participants with lower scores on other-reports of insistence-on-sameness and general autistic traits were less persistent, primarily relying on learning progress during the initial stages of exploration. Conversely, participants with higher scores were more persistent and relied on learning progress in later phases of exploration, resulting in better performance in the task. This research advances our understanding of the interplay between autistic traits and exploration drives, emphasizing the importance of individual traits in learning processes and highlighting the need for personalized learning approaches.

Adopted and donor-conceived children hold reduced genetic-essentialist beliefs relative to traditionally-conceived children.

For three decades, researchers have assessed children's genetic essentialism through an "Adoption Task," probing their beliefs about whether adopted babies grow up to resemble their birthparents or adoptive parents. The present study investigates these beliefs among children who were themselves adopted or donor-conceived (i.e., who share genetic material with neither or one parent, respectively; "ADC"), comparing them with children who were traditionally-conceived (i.e., who share genetic material with two parents; "TC"). Children (n = 95, 4-8 years old, 30ADC/65TC, 34M/59F/2NB, 55 White / 35 of color / five did not report) completed five trials of an Adoption Task concerning five personal characteristics (hair color, spoken language, personality, interests, and intelligence). Across trials, ADC children made fewer essentialist judgments than TC children (ηp² = .07); the odds of an essentialist response were threefold greater among TC than ADC participants. Exploratory analyses revealed that with age, children's essentialist judgments became increasingly differentiated across different characteristics (e.g., increasingly divergent views of the genetic basis of hair color vs. spoken language), and that this differentiation was more pronounced in the ADC than the TC sample. No differences were observed in the genetic-essentialist views of ADC and TC children's parents, suggesting that the mechanism underlying effects was children's own sense-making capacities. Whereas nature and nurture are confounded for TC children, these factors are decoupled for ADC children, supporting them in building their causal theories. Cognitive, developmental, and social implications are discussed, along with translational implications for ADC children and their families. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Exploration of Factors Affecting Pro-social Intention to Disclose Information in Healthcare Settings

This study investigated the relationships of situational factors, motivational assessment–related factors, and situationally induced personal characteristics with pro-social intention to disclose patient information among health and medical students. In total, 210 students from Konyang University participated in the survey, including 116 medical students and 94 other health students. To measure the influence of variables on pro-social intention to disclose information related to health information security, a 27-item questionnaire was used. The reliability of the survey was shown by Cronbach’s α values of 0.859 to 0.917. According to students’ perceptions, higher disease severity was significantly related to higher impacts on the patient, family, and themselves (p&amp;lt;0.01), as well as higher situational empathy (p&amp;lt;0.05). Pro-social intention to disclose showed negative correlations with health information security awareness, information education experience, perceived impact on the self, responsibility to disclose, and personal norms (r=-0.136 to -0.647, p&amp;lt;0.05). Responsibility to disclose and situational empathy explained approximately 44% of the variance in pro-social intention to disclose. Additionally, students who received information security training perceived a significantly higher responsibility to disclose, exhibited higher health information security awareness, and had lower pro-social intention to disclose. This study confirmed the need for information security education for health and medical students, and suggested that pro-social characteristics such as empathy and responsibility need to be carefully addressed in information security education.

Co-creating an appreciative working climate: discussing reasons for appreciation, forms and roles from a communication perspective

PurposeIn recent years, various socio-political developments have led to changes in the labor market that place high demands on both employees and organizations. Research has shown that strong employee–organization relationships depend partly on employees’ perceptions of appreciation at work for which different communicators are attributed with responsibility. This study draws conclusions for the role of internal communication professionals in co-creating an appreciative working climate by exploring employees’ expectations on what they want to be appreciated for, by identifying forms of appreciation and by stressing the contribution of communication professionals in meeting these expectations.Design/methodology/approachThe results base on three focus groups conducted in January 2023 with employees without leadership responsibility working in large Austrian organizations.FindingsThe analysis yields to two areas – “personal characteristics and qualities” and “work-related behaviors” – where employees expect appreciation. In six categories we capture forms of appreciation that reflect employees’ expectations and perceptions. Most of the forms can and should be addressed by managers within an organization—internal communication professionals should follow a communicative professional logic and act as strategic partners and resource providers, enablers and role models.Research limitations/implications(1) What do employees expect to be appreciated for? (2) What forms of appreciation do employees expect? (3) What role do internal communication professionals seize in co-creating an appreciative working climate?Practical implicationsBased on social exchange theory, resource theory and the job-demands resource (JD-R) model, this study conceptualizes appreciation as a prototypical generic socioemotional resource at work that is communicative in nature, and key to both motivation and health.LimitationsThere is a need to capture the perspective of managers and internal communication professionals on employees’ expectations in order to deepen the debate about communication responsibilities, practice and critical aspects of appreciation. Furthermore, a comparison of different work cultures (e.g. Asia) and other institutionalized work forms (e.g. start-ups, small enterprises, public agencies) would advance the debate.Originality/valueThe study provides in-depth knowledge of reasons for and forms of appreciation from an employee’s perspective, which is considered relevant to discuss communication responsibilities in light of dependencies.

Artificial Intelligence and its ability to reduce recruitment bias

Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of Human Resource Management (HRM), altering conventional methods and elevating the recruitment process for companies. The conventional approach to hiring can be incredibly time-intensive, often stretching over several weeks to sift through all applications. This process can be daunting for recruiters, who are tasked with reviewing numerous resumes. AI steps in to streamline this process by rapidly sifting through a large number of applications, identifying the most suitable candidates, and providing concise overviews of their qualifications. This not only saves recruiters time but also allows them to concentrate on improving the candidate experience and attracting top talent. AI operates around the clock, ensuring the recruitment process remains active and effective even when recruiters are not on duty. Moreover, AI can help mitigate bias, when utilized correctly, it can facilitate more equitable hiring decisions by focusing on relevant skills and experiences rather than personal biases. This article explores the multifaceted role of AI in mitigating recruitment bias, AI algorithms use objective data and set criteria to reduce unconscious bias during initial screening. This approach helps ensure that job seekers are evaluated based on qualifications and merit, rather than personal characteristics.

Determinants of knowledge transfer activities among university researchers: a systematic review

Purpose This systematic review aims to identify the key determinants of knowledge transfer (KT) activities among researchers. Design/methodology/approach This study systematically reviewed KT literature in academic settings from 1995–2023. The authors searched Web of Science and Scopus using predefined keywords, following PRISMA guidelines for screening and eligibility assessment. From 158 selected articles, the authors extracted data and conducted a descriptive analysis to map KT activities’ evolution. A narrative synthesis approach categorized determinants of researchers’ KT activities. Findings The systematic review findings revealed a general conceptual framework that categorizes the identified determinants of KT into four categories. At the individual level, the factors are related to the sociodemographic characteristics of the researcher (e.g. gender, age, experience), their psychological aspects (e.g. attitude, intrinsic motivation, intention) and personal characteristics (e.g. self-efficacy, communication skills). At the research team level, leadership style and team dynamics. At the organizational level, the findings emphasize university characteristics (e.g. size, structure and ranking), KT culture installed and university resources. At the inter-organizational level, the key determinants were funding sources, network strength and trust. Research limitations/implications The studies included in our database were different in terms of contexts, country of the study, the disciplines of KT and the types of KT activities examined. This variety restricts the direct comparison of research findings thus the generalizability of our conclusions. Future research should focus on specific contexts, disciplines, countries or types of KT activities to provide generalizable findings. Practical implications A better understanding of all the factors influencing KT among university researchers is essential for several reasons. First, it will enable the government to develop effective policies to promote KT ecosystems. Second, universities can create strategies, policies and programs to support researchers’ engagement in KT activities. Finally, researchers can be more strategic in their KT efforts. Originality/value This systematic review contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive conceptual framework that identifies KT determinants at different levels and fills a gap in the existing literature that only addresses specific aspects of KT determinants. This framework can be a theoretical reference for future empirical studies. Furthermore, it practically provides recommendations for different actors including, government, universities and researchers.