LE3 .A278 2007

2007

Leiter, Michael

Acadia University

Master of Science

Masters

Psychology

Psychology

Despite recent interest, little has occurred to respond to calls for cross-cutting activities in knowledge utilization subfields. The current study draws on research utilization and knowledge transfer to begin bringing subfields together. The current study tests a model integrating knowledge transfer and research utilization factors into the areas of worklife model of burnout. Nurses in Atlantic Canada completed questionnaires assessing their perceptions of organizational culture, attitudes towards research, knowledge transfer behaviours, congruent values, and professional efficacy. Using EQS software, the Hypothesized structural model was analyzed resulting in good model fit. Organizational culture and attitudes towards research predict knowledge transfer behaviours and congruent values that further predict professional efficacy. A multi-group model analysis did not support an interaction between attitudes and organizational culture. The model supports integrating individual and organizational factors of knowledge transfer. The findings have implications for research and interventions focused on improving knowledge transfer and professional efficacy.

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