Open AccessIdentifying the determinants of individual scientific performance: A perspective focused on AMO theory
Author(s) -
María José Foncubierta Rodríguez,
Fernando Martín Alcázar,
Gonzalo SánchezGardey
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
intangiblecapital/intangible capital
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.246
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2014-3214
pISSN - 1697-9818
DOI - 10.3926/ic.1654
Subject(s) - originality , perspective (graphical) , sample (material) , human capital , value (mathematics) , productivity , psychology , relation (database) , human capital theory , knowledge management , qualitative research , sociology , computer science , economics , social science , chemistry , chromatography , database , artificial intelligence , machine learning , macroeconomics , economic growth
Purpose: The aim of this study is to empirically analyse how motivation and the opportunity to investigate enhance the direct relation between the researcher’s human capital and individual scientific performance.Design/methodology/approach: Following recent investigations of strategic human capital and the abilities-motivation-opportunity (AMO) theory, we propose a double quantitative-qualitative methodology to identify the determinants of individual scientific performance.Findings: Applying regression analysis to a sample of 471 Spanish academic researchers, we confirm the moderating role of a researcher’s motivation and opportunities.Originality/value: Drawing on the empirical evidence obtained, this work discusses the relevant determinants of scientific productivity, providing practical recommendations for research management and policy making.