Abstract

The primary aim of this research study is to explore professor perceptions of educational research in Peru from the perspective of university social responsibility (USR). An instrument is applied to a non-probabilistic convenience sample of 309 university professors from different regions in Peru. An exploratory factor analysis is performed and statistically significant differences are explored according to sociodemographic characteristics. The results show significant differences according to discipline criteria and participation in USR projects. Basic, health, social, human, and law science professors express a significantly higher value on three educational research perception dimensions than professors from other sciences. Similar results are obtained for participating in USR projects. It is concluded that university management should implement policies, strategies, and activities that promote educational research by considering its relevance according to whom is part of their educational communities. © (2024), (Centro de Informacion Tecnologica). All Rights Reserved.