The effects of demographic variables on knowledge sharing

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to find the role of demographic variables in knowledge sharing among teachers in senior high schools. The relationship between demographic variables and knowledge sharing has not been clearly established in the existing literature.

Design/methodology/approach

The survey research design was used as a methodology for the study. The participants of the study were senior high school teachers. These participants were selected using convenience sampling technique. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Data were anaylsed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression.

Findings

The study found that male teachers share more of their knowledge than female teachers. Additionally, first degree holders were found to share their knowledge more than Higher National Diploma holders.

Originality/value

This study has established the relationship between demographic variables and knowledge sharing among senior high school teachers in Ghana.

Citation

Boateng, H., Dzandu, M.D. and Agyemang, F.G. (2015), "The effects of demographic variables on knowledge sharing", Library Review, Vol. 64 No. 3, pp. 216-228. https://doi.org/10.1108/LR-07-2014-0080