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Information Behaviour of Business Higher Degree Research Students: Understanding Affective, Cognitive and Physical Aspects of Information-Seeking

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posted on 2024-04-23, 05:34 authored by Maryam Laeeq

Research needs a supportive environment for finding information that considers users' needs, resources, and challenges. To explore this environment, the current thesis aims to understand the affective, cognitive, and physical aspects of business higher degree research (HDR) students’ information-seeking behaviour. Through semi-structured interviews with 12 participants, it was found that these students effectively regulate their emotions, using stress as a motivator for information seeking. They exhibit independence in selecting information resources, primarily relying on information systems over libraries and supervisors. However, they require improved information literacy skills, technological, and emotional support to optimise their information-seeking. These insights can inform Business Schools and information professionals, facilitating the development of information systems and training courses to enhance business HDR students' information-seeking capabilities.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Literature Review -- Chapter 3. Research Approach -- Chapter 4. Findings -- Chapter 5. Discussion -- Chapter 6. Conclusion

Awarding Institution

Macquarie University

Degree Type

Thesis MRes

Degree

Master of Research

Department, Centre or School

Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics

Year of Award

2024

Principal Supervisor

Mauricio Marrone

Additional Supervisor 1

Alireza Amrollahi

Rights

Copyright: The Author Copyright disclaimer: https://www.mq.edu.au/copyright-disclaimer

Language

English

Extent

80 pages

Former Identifiers

AMIS ID: 347554

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