RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Influence of social ties on knowledge sharing among academics: A qualitative case study
A1 Hernández Soto, Roberto
A1 Gutierrez Ortega, Mónica
A1 Rubia Avi, Bartolomé
A1 Fàbregues, Sergi
K1 Social ties
K1 Knowledge sharing
K1 Higher education
K1 Case study
K1 58 Pedagogía
AB This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social ties and knowledgesharing among academics in a research team. A qualitative case study approach wasemployed, using semi-structured interviews to uncover key factors that facilitateor hinder this relationship. The findings emphasize the crucial role of social ties infacilitating knowledge sharing among academics and highlight the central role ofresearch team leaders in promoting and strengthening these ties. Informal contextsand routines as well as in-person attendance were identified as core elements in cul-tivating social ties. Conversely, limited face-to-face interactions, workplace location,barriers to participation in informal activities, and differences in worldviews wereidentified as potential deterrents to the formation of strong social ties. We concludethat institutional administrators and research team leaders should promote sharedphysical and digital spaces and informal social practices, which, in turn, facilitatepersonal relationships and stimulate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
PB Springer
SN 0742-5627
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/75225
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/75225
LA eng
NO Innovative Higher Education, 2024
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 14-may-2025