Investigate the Barriers and Factors Influencing Inefficiency of Research at Farhangian University: A Grounded Theory Approach

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the barriers and factors influencing inefficiency of research at Farhangian University. Regarding the purpose of study and the necessity of consideration of different factors affecting the inefficiency of research at Farhangian University, the researcher used a theory-oriented qualitative method. Participants were selected from supervisors and vice chancellors of Farhangian Campuses, research experts of university, active students, faculty members and lecturers of the university using purposive sampling method. Since the strategies of research were qualitative and the grounded theory was used in this study, the data which gathered through in-depth interviews with participants were analyzed in three stages of free or open, axial, and selective coding. The results showed that the infrastructural, economic, educational, cultural, communicative, structure-administrative, managerial-administrative and individual-motivational difficulties and obstacles are challenges that will influence the inefficiency of research and the production of science at Farhangian University. On these basis, some strategies were identified as solutions for barriers and research problems at this university including modifying management structure, modifying the structure of admitting instructors and upgrading their academic levels, increasing financial resources, facilities and management, improving and paying attention to students' motivation issues, changing the attitude and modifying the nature of the university – modifying the management and research policies.