THE PERILS OF PARTICIPATION - EFFECTS OF CHOICE OF TRAINING ON TRAINEE MOTIVATION AND LEARNING

被引:159
作者
BALDWIN, TT [1 ]
MAGJUKA, RJ [1 ]
LOHER, BT [1 ]
机构
[1] MANSFIELD UNIV,MANSFIELD,PA 16933
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10.1111/j.1744-6570.1991.tb00690.x
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
This study presents an empirical test of the effects of trainee choice of training on subsequent motivation and learning. 207 trainees were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: (a) no choice of training; (b) choice of training–but choice not received; (c) choice of training–with choice received. A pilot study was used to create a unique training context whereby trainees could be differentiated on the three conditions of choice, while all ultimately received the identical training module. Results indicated that, after controlling for cognitive ability, those trainees having a choice of training did have greater motivation to learn, provided they were ultimately given the training of their choice. On the other hand, trainees allowed to choose but whose choice was not the training module subsequently delivered were less motivated and learned less than those not asked to participate in the choice of training at all. These findings suggest that, in an organizational training context, there may be some “perils of participation.” Implications for future research and practice are discussed. Copyright © 1991, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved
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