Technical Yearbook 2023

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Factors influencing knowledge uptake by practitioners – characteristics of the knowledge source By Karien O’Kennedy Many factors can influence practitioner

Credibility, reputation and social capital The credibility of a knowledge source is a crucial factor that affects practitioners’ willingness to adopt and utilise new knowledge. If a knowledge source is recognised as authoritative and reliable, practitioners are more likely to trust and accept the knowledge it provides. Conversely, if a source lacks credibility or has a history of disseminating unreliable information, practitioners may be sceptical and less inclined to incorporate the knowledge into their practice. Reputation refers to a knowledge source’s overall standing, recognition and esteem within its respective field or community. A knowledge source with a strong reputation

knowledge uptake and utilisation. The first blog in the series dealt with the individual characteristics of practitioners. This second blog discusses the characteristics of the knowledge source and how it influences knowledge uptake. The two most important factors are the credibility of the knowledge provider and its distance from the practitioner.

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