PASSION AND COMMITMENT I TEACHING RESEARCH: A META-SYNTHESIS

Abstract

The presence of research in one’s life is recognized to be important for fostering education and well-being. Through research, the value of man’s life has improved from conservative to modern. Hence, life becomes not only meaningful but inspiring as well. Qualitative research has supplied rich data about the passion and commitment in teaching research for various cultures, populations, and activities, but to-date, there has not been a systematic review to identify if general patterns of passion and commitment exist in teaching research. By following a structure synthesis approach to qualitative meta-synthesis, the current exploratory study examined subjective experiences associated with teaching research to discover elements of the passion and commitment of research. Four higher-order themes were revealed; research methods teaching in general, research empowerment, attitudes, and self-efficacy. Complex interconnections between themes also arose and are discussed.