I am researching on the data sharing behaviour of academic researchers in a particular research field - with the aim of conducting an empirical study in 2014. Currently I am working on a systematic review of studies in order to build a decent framework for the interview. Though I have already checked the most prominent multidisciplinary databanks, I wanted to make sure that nothing important slips through my fingers. In advance - thank you very much for the feedback. Much appreciated.
I have one paper about disciplinary differences in the use of emailing lists for information sharing. Maybe this is of interest to you?
Matzat, U. (2009). "Disciplinary Differences in the Use of Internet Discussion Groups: Differential Communication Needs or Trust Problems?" in: Journal of Information Science, 35, 5: 613-631.
I'd also suggest 'Data Sharing by Scientists: Practices and Perceptions' at
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0021101 and possibly a series of forward, backward, and related citation searches on already retrieved relevant articles. Since we do not know the field in which you are looking, I am hesitant to provide any bibliographies that may be irrelevant to that particular group.
On another note, I would recommend this paper by Stiles and Boothroyd on "Ethical Use of Administrative Data for Research Purposes" located at http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/aisp_test/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/0033_12_SP2_Ethical_Admin_Data_001.pdf. It provides an overview of the ethical issues and considerations associated with the maintenance, integration, and use of administrative data for research purposes. Although it is meant as a guide for data custodians and data users/researchers, it raises the larger question of sharing data that may have adverse consequences for the individuals who participated in studies.
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