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Determinants of Faculty Research Productivity: Inputs to the Development of the Faculty Efficacy Tool

Author(s) Dr. Jay Sandy Crispo Sabanal
Country Philippines
Abstract Research productivity has become a critical indicator of institutional performance in higher education, both in the Philippines and globally. Since 2020, the landscape of scholarly output has been reshaped by pandemic disruptions and heightened demands for internationally recognized studies. In the Philippine context, productivity remains uneven, with a small number of higher education institutions (HEIs) contributing disproportionately to national output. Gopez et al. (2024) highlighted that research concentration is strongest among institutions with robust infrastructures, international collaborations, and publications in top-tier journals, underscoring systemic disparities where regional and resource-limited HEIs struggle to match the output of more established universities [1]. National benchmarking further revealed that the Philippines lags behind ASEAN counterparts, generating only 6,870 Scopus-indexed articles in 2022 (EDCOM II, 2024) [2]. Persistent challenges such as low funding, weak mentorship, and insufficient incentives continue to constrain faculty participation in intellectual work.

Against this backdrop, faculty researchers play a vital role in advancing academic knowledge and innovation, yet they often face significant barriers that hinder productivity and well-being. Heavy teaching loads, unclear institutional guidelines, limited funding, and inadequate recognition of research outputs exacerbate stress and burnout, limiting sustained scholarly engagement. This study sought to elucidate the interplay between personal engagement and institutional support in shaping research productivity while examining faculty experiences, coping strategies, and opportunities for improvement.

Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study integrated qualitative and quantitative techniques to explore faculty perceptions of personal effectiveness, institutional support, challenges, and resilience. Participants included faculty members actively engaged in teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities across disciplines. Data were gathered through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions, complemented by secondary analysis of institutional policies and research outputs. Findings revealed that confidence in research skills, motivation, and time management were central to persistence in scholarly work. Faculty with strong self-regulation and goal-setting strategies sustained engagement despite competing demands, while structured mentorship, collaborative opportunities, and balanced workload distribution emerged as decisive institutional supports.

The culmination of these insights led to the development of the Faculty Research Efficacy Measurement (FREM), a diagnostic and strategic framework designed to empower faculty to reflect on their research capabilities while guiding institutions in targeted interventions. By systematically identifying strengths and areas for growth, FREM promotes self-awareness, continuous improvement, and resilience, contributing to enhanced research output, informed faculty development programs, and the cultivation of a high-performing academic community.
Keywords coping mechanisms, challenges, faculty-researchers, faculty research efficacy measurement, opportunities for improvement,
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-13
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