School Leadership Support in Advancing Action Research Activities among Administrators and Teachers in Belaga District, Sarawak

This study aims to identify the level of school leadership support in promoting a culture of action research among administrators and teachers in the Belaga District. Based on a sample of 242 respondents, findings indicate that the level of leadership support is moderately high (M = 3.369, SD = 1.144). Demographic data reveal that the majority of respondents are regular academic teachers (72.7%), with most serving between 1 to 5 years (50.0%). The analysis highlights elements such as guidance, providing platforms for sharing research findings, and recognition for researchers as significant factors in enhancing teachers' self-efficacy in research. The study concludes that strategic leadership support can drive a more sustainable culture of research in rural schools.