Postgraduate Students’ Perception toward University Teachers’ Research Attitude

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the research attitude, interests, and capabilities of university teachers in Pakistan that assist to enhance the quality of higher education at university level. A sample consisting of 250 postgraduate students from six public sector universities was selected randomly from Pakistan. A questionnaire consisting of 20 items focusing on research attitude and professional development of university teachers was developed. The data were analyzed by using SPSS version XX to compute the university teachers' research attitude. The mean scores of male and female respondents on demographic basis were compared through t-values. It was concluded, based on the findings, that the university teachers lagging behind in publications. Some recommendations were made for university teachers to improve their research attitude at university level