Formation Mechanism and Path of Researchers’ Knowledge Utilization Behavior Based on Self-Determination Theory

Abstract

Abstract: In the process of knowledge utilization, researchers are faced with the matching problem of internal motivation and external resources. Difference in utilization contexts will lead to difference in knowledge utilization behavior. Based on the self-determination theory, this research explores the formation mechanism and path of researchers’ knowledge utilization behavior. In the empirical study, 526 valid questionnaires were obtained from 78 scientific research teams in 8 universities in the central and western regions, and Smart PLS2.0 are applied to test the model. The results show that perceived knowledge quality and perceived knowledge reputation promote knowledge utilization attitude. Subjective norm impacts knowledge utilization intention whereas group norm has no impact on knowledge utilization intention. Knowledge utilization attitude positively influences knowledge utilization intention and knowledge utilization behavior, while knowledge utilization intention promotes knowledge utilization behavior. Academic information literacy has a positive effect on knowledge utilization attitude, intention and behavior.

Key words: Knowledge utilization behavior, Self-determination theory, Researchers

Zhang Min , Zhao Yalan, Zhang Yan. Formation Mechanism and Path of Researchers’ Knowledge Utilization Behavior Based on Self-Determination Theory[J]. Libraly Journal, 2018, 37(10): 12-19.

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