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Exploring the influence of disciplinary cultures and self-efficacy on the training needs of scientists in Portugal

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Scientists are increasingly asked to publicly engage with wider audiences, but such actions require specific training. However, the perceived training needs of researchers have not been widely studied, and the impact of disciplinary cultures has not been assessed. Enhanced knowledge on how different disciplinary communities view training could assist in better tailoring training programmes. With the purpose of analysing training needs reported by scientists, a survey was administered to researchers from three scientific disciplines in Portugal, and the results confirm an association between scientific disciplines and training needs. Previous science communication practice is also related to perceived needs, and training is associated with enhanced self-efficacy.

Source: Cultures of Science

DOI: 10.1177/20966083241278008

Authors: Elsa Costa e Silva, Sandra Pinto, Olga Estrela Magalhães

Institutions: University of Minho, Bial (Portugal), Universidade do Porto

Language: English

Topic: Academic Publishing and Open Access

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia