Investigating Research Self-Efficacy of Research Project Supervisors at AIOU

Abstract

The purpose of this research study was to measure supervisor’s Research Self Efficacy (RSE)  and to measure RSE with respect to research tasks. Quantitative research approach was applied to measure the level of RSE . A sample of 100 supervisors was selected through purposive sampling to collect the data. RSE Scale originally developed by Phillip and Russle (1993) was adapted to measure the RSE of supervisors. Descriptive statistics such as mean and SD were applied to analyze the data. Findings of the study revealed the low level of RSE of supervisors on quantitative and computer tasks but high on research design skills, practical research skills, and writing skills. It was recommended that training workshops may be organized to enhance research supervisor’s skills in quantitative and computer related tasks.