Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Formative Research
Date Submitted: Jun 30, 2022
Date Accepted: Feb 15, 2023
An Investigation of Factors Influencing the Postponement of the utilization of Distributed Research Networks in South Korea: A Web-Based Users’ Survey Study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Distributed research networks (DRNs) offer researchers the advantage of using various big data that are otherwise difficult to access and utilize. However, it is still difficult for researchers to utilize DRNs. Therefore, researchers need to find ways to actively utilize DRNs.
Objective:
This research aimed to find proper ways, to utilize DRNs, which avoid obstacles when using DRNs.
Methods:
We analyzed 131 respondents’ data from an online survey administered from December 6 to 17, 2021. We conducted multiple regression analysis to determine the factors affecting the postponement of using DRNs. In addition, two independent samples t-tests were conducted to analyze the difference between the two groups according to the following factors: organization, gender, experience with DRNs, length of research career, position, and age.
Results:
Performance risk (t = 2.725, p < 0.01) and workload (t = 3.543, p < 0.01) were significantly associated with postponement of DRN use. Researchers working at hospitals were found to feel more burdened than researchers working at universities (t = 1.975, p < 0.05). It was also found that women perceived a higher privacy risk than men (t = -2.303, p < 0.05) and that those who had experience using DRNs delayed DRN utilization less than those without experience (t = -4.215, p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
This study provides insights that can overcome delayed use of DRNs. Our research will be helpful to prepare an activation plan that can be used in various ways.
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