Analysing masculine culture’s moderating role on social capital and knowledge sharing in UAE female students

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Knowledge Management Research and Practice

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between the three dimensions of Social Capital—Structural, Cognitive, and Relational—and knowledge sharing among female university students in the UAE. It also examines the moderating effect of Masculine Culture on these relationships. Data collected from 200 female students across various programs was analyzed using Multiple Regression in SPSS, with PROCESS Macros assessing moderation. The results show that all three dimensions of Social Capital positively influence knowledge-sharing behaviors. However, Masculine Culture did not significantly moderate these relationships. These findings suggest that female students actively engage in knowledge exchange despite cultural norms, emphasizing the role of social bonds in fostering collaboration. The absence of a significant moderation effect signals a significant cultural shift indicating a growing focus on knowledge-sharing practices. This research contributes to the limited literature on knowledge sharing in the UAE and offers significant insights into the evolving educational and social dynamics.

ISSN

1477-8238

Publisher

Informa UK Limited

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

female students, knowledge sharing, masculine culture, moderation, Social capital, United Arab Emirates

Scopus ID

05001122319

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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