Bompa, S.M (2022) Open Science: Why (Not) Use It? Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
|
Text
s3650219_M.Bompa_Thesis; OPEN SCIENCE - WHY (NOT) USE IT.pdf Download (607kB) | Preview |
Abstract
The current pilot study aimed to investigate three aspects of status quo open science (OS) practice: a) how familiar are social psychologists with OS (practices), b) to what extent do they practice OS and c) how to facilitate OS practices in the future. Social psychologists (n = 246) from five Dutch universities were contacted by email and were invited to participate in our survey. Using a mixed methods design, descriptive statistics (n = 70), as well as three exploratory correlational analyses (n = 59) were computed. Results show that participants who reported participating in the reform movement showed higher degrees of identification with the movement. Interestingly, the OS practices that were currently practiced least (e.g., registered reports) were most desired in future work. Training, perceived confidence in training and environmental support to practice OS were inconsistently and weakly related to some OS practices (preregistration, open data, open materials). Finally, a thematic analysis revealed that participants distinguished between the community surrounding the OS movement and its practices, often having negative associations with the former. This negatively affects a participant’s relationship with practicing OS. Additionally, time, funding and education were essential resources to facilitate practicing OS. Particularly, OS-centered education for early-career researchers and students was coveted. Directions for future research encourage a larger and more diverse sample, as well as clearer distinction between the reform movement and specific movements related. Importantly, further research is needed on factors that motivate researchers to employ specific OS practices, and under which conditions they employ them. Keywords: open science, social psychology
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Hoek, J.M. and Wessel, J.P. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Other [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Mar 2022 15:21 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Mar 2022 15:21 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/273 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |