An examination of the structure and nomological network of trainee reactions: a closer look at "smile sheets"

Kenneth G Brown

doi:10.1037/0021-9010.90.5.991

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An examination of the structure and nomological network of trainee reactions: a closer look at "smile sheets"

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An examination of the structure and nomological network of trainee reactions: a closer look at "smile sheets"

Kenneth G Brown

Journal of applied psychology, Vol.90(5), pp.991-1001

09/01/2005

DOI: 10.1037/0021-9010.90.5.991

PMID: 16162071

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Abstract

Although D. L. Kirkpatrick (1959, 1996) popularized the concept of trainee reactions over 40 years ago, few studies have critically examined trainees' reactions to learning events. In this article, research on mood and emotion is used to develop a theoretical framework for research on trainee reactions. Two studies examine the factor structure of reactions and their nomological network. In Study 1, 178 undergraduate and 101 graduate students listened to a computer-delivered multimedia lecture. Results suggest that (a) reactions can be conceptualized as hierarchical, with overall satisfaction explaining associations among distinct reaction facets (enjoyment, relevance, and technology satisfaction), and (b) reactions are predicted by trainee characteristics. In Study 2, 97 undergraduates experienced the same lecture in 1 of 3 randomly assigned delivery technologies. Reactions were influenced by technology and were related to learning process (engagement) and outcomes (intentions regarding delivery technology, content, and learning). Both studies support the theoretical framework proposed.

Adult

Affect

Attention

Attitude

Female

Humans

Inservice Training

Male

Models, Statistical

Organizational Culture

Outcome Assessment (Health Care)

Smiling

Statistics as Topic

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Title: Subtitle: An examination of the structure and nomological network of trainee reactions: a closer look at "smile sheets"
Creators: Kenneth G Brown - Henry B. Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa, Iowa City, 52242, USA. kenneth-g-brown@uiowa.edu
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of applied psychology, Vol.90(5), pp.991-1001
DOI: 10.1037/0021-9010.90.5.991
PMID: 16162071
ISSN: 0021-9010
eISSN: 1939-1854
Language: English
Date published: 09/01/2005
Academic Unit: Management and Entrepreneurship ; Educational Policy and Leadership Studies; Center for Social Science Innovation
Record Identifier: 9984371262102771

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