Understanding the drivers of research support: a study of the personal values and personality traits of research managers and administrators
Melinda Fischer and colleagues examined the values and traits of 1,095 Research Managers and Administrators (RMAs) using Schwartz’s universal values framework and the Big Five personality model. Results show that RMAs prioritize values associated with self-transcendence, like benevolence, concern for others, and tolerance, with less importance placed on values related to power, tradition, and personal gain. RMAs exhibit high levels of conscientiousness, openness to experience, and agreeableness, and lower levels of extraversion and neuroticism. These results can be used to support professional development and improve performance.
Santos, J. M. R. C. A., Fischer, M., & Kerridge, S. (2025). Understanding the drivers of research support: a study of the personal values and personality traits of research managers and administrators. Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603108.2025.2525120
