Researchers' perceptions of research misbehaviours: a mixed methods study among academic researchers in Amsterdam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing evidence that research misbehaviour is common, especially the minor forms. Previous studies on research misbehaviour primarily focused on biomedical and social sciences, and evidence from natural sciences and humanities is scarce. We investigated what academic researchers in Amsterdam perceived to be detrimental research misbehaviours in their respective disciplinary fields.

Methods

We used an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. First, survey participants from four disciplinary fields rated perceived frequency and impact of research misbehaviours from a list of 60. We then combined these into a top five ranking of most detrimental research misbehaviours at the aggregate level, stratified by disciplinary field. Second, in focus group in

SUBMITTER: Haven TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6886174 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature