Correlates of Undergraduates’ Information-Seeking Behavior |
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| Authors: | Adeyinka Tella |
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| Institution: | Department of Library and Information Studies , University of Botswana , Gaborone, Botswana |
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| Abstract: | This study explores the correlates of information-seeking behavior of University of Botswana undergraduate students. Six hundred undergraduate students selected from twelve departments of the university formed the study sample. Two research questions were developed to guide the study. A modified instrument tagged information-seeking behavior scale was used to gather data. Multiple-correlation and multiple-regression statistical tools were employed to analyze the data. The results obtained show that out of the correlate variables, self-efficacy had the highest correlation and greatest significant effect on undergraduates' information-seeking behavior. Furthermore, gender, discipline, enjoyment in seeking information, and self-efficacy significantly predict undergraduates’ information-seeking behavior. However, gender had the least correlation and predictive value with information seeking. Recommendations based on these findings for undergraduate students’ information seeking behavior are highlighted. |
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| Keywords: | Information information need information-seeking behavior self-efficacy undergraduate students Botswana |
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