Prediction of Information Seeking Behavior of Shiraz University Graduate Students Based on the Dimensions of Goal Orientations and Creativity
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The present study has been done with the goal to assessing the possibility of prediction of information seeking behavior of graduate students based on the dimensions of goal orientations and creativity. Study sample consisted of 221 graduate students from Shiraz University (134 girls and 87 boys) were selected with cluster sampling method. Gathering data tool consists of information seeking behavior questionnaires (Khosrowgerdy, Olumy, Naghshine & Mohseny, 1388), goal orientation questionnaire designed by the researcher, and also multiple choice paper and pencil test (MPPT) questionnaire for measuring creativity ((Abedy, 1372) that were completed by students. To determine reliability of measures, Cronbach Alpha Coefficient and to examine validity, factor analysis methods were used. The test results asserted acceptable validity and reliability of instruments. Research data analyzed with Multiple Regressions Test. Results of simultaneous multiple regressions showed that, a) all dimension of goal orientation was positive predictor of relevance judgment dimension of information seeking behavior. b) avoidance goal orientation dimension and elaboration dimension of creativity was positive and fluency dimension of creativity was negative predictor of time as a motivated factor
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1527279661