scholarly journals How to Optimize the Job Search Process: Development and Validation of the Job Search Quality Scale

2022 ◽  
pp. 106907272110528
Author(s):  
Edwin A. J. van Hooft ◽  
Greet Van Hoye ◽  
Sarah M. van den Hee
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Process Development ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Search Quality

Job search quality is important for unemployed individuals pursuing reemployment. To comprehensively measure job search quality, we develop and test a 20-item Job Search Quality Scale (JSQS), using four samples of unemployed individuals (pilot sample, N=218; exploration sample, N=3372; confirmation sample, N=3372; and replication sample, N=434). Results show a four-dimensional structure, composed of (a) goal establishment and planning, (b) preparation and alignment, (c) emotion regulation and persistence, and (d) learning and improvement. Substantial evidence was found for its reliability, convergent and discriminant validity. Building job search quality’s nomological net, conscientiousness, learning goal orientation, self-efficacy, employment commitment, autonomous job search motivation, and social support emerged as positive correlates. Supporting its criterion-related validity, the JSQS predicted key job search and employment outcomes. Moreover, usefulness analyses supported its incremental validity beyond extant job search measures. Our findings have important implications for studying and measuring job search quality in future research and career counseling practice.

Development of the Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ)

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Pedro Sobral ◽  
Maria Emília Costa
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fear Of Intimacy ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract. We developed a new instrument designed to measure fear of intimacy in romantic relationships. We suggest assessing fear of intimacy through two dimensions: self-revelation and dependence. The Fear of Intimacy Components Questionnaire (FICQ) was validated across three studies in which a 10-item solution systematically emerged. Consistently with a two component perspective, a two-factor solution fitted data the best: fear of losing the self (FLS) and fear of losing the other (FLO). Qualitative analyses verified content validity. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses tested the factor structure. Multigroup analyses supported the structural invariance across gender, age, and relationship status. Both factors showed adequate discriminant validity and internal consistency, and good 3-week period test-retest reliability. Associations between the FICQ and insecure attachment orientations demonstrated convergent validity. The association between the FICQ and relationship satisfaction above and beyond a preexisting measure offered criterion validity. By going beyond traditional self-revelation-focused conception of fear of intimacy, that is, by proposing a bi-dimensional structure to fear of intimacy, we believe that this new measure will contribute to future research on fear of intimacy.

scholarly journals The role of organizational learning climate and individual's learning goal orientation in training and development activity participation of R&D organization employees

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-194
Author(s):  
Sunhee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Climate ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Organizational Training ◽  
Development Activity ◽  
Learning Goal ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation

The study examined the relationships between organizational learning climate and individual's learning goal orientation and employee's participation in training and development activities and whether the relationships differ between informal versus formal training and development activities. Multi-level analyses on survey data from a total of 1,087 employees of 11 R&D organizations showed that learning climate and learning goal orientation were positively related to participation in training and development activities even after organizational training budget was controlled for. Further, organizational learning climate was more closely related to formal training and development activities while individual's learning goal orientation was more closely related to informal training and development activities. The theoretical and practical implications as well as directions for future research were discussed.

Advice in Mentoring Relationships in Organizations

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Do-Yeong Kim ◽  
Sujin Son
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Cultural Orientation ◽  
Mentoring Relationships ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Learning Goal ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Advice Taking

This chapter advances understanding of the advice-taking behavior of protégés during the mentoring process in organizations. First, it reviews the extant literature regarding mentoring relationships in general. Next, it examines the possible key factors that influence protégés’ advice-taking behavior in mentoring relationships. Finally, it discusses directions for future research. Possible key factors influencing protégés’ advice-taking behavior in mentoring relationships are suggested, including mentor characteristics (mentor status and learning-goal orientation), protégé characteristics (cultural orientation and learning goal-orientation), and relational characteristics (relationship quality and trust in mentors).

Job-Search Behavior as a Multidimensional Construct: A Review of Different Job-Search Behaviors and Sources

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greet van Hoye
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Job Search Behavior ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Unidimensional Construct ◽  
Search Behaviors ◽  
Search Quality

Both theoretical models of job search and empirical research findings suggest that job-search behavior is not a unidimensional construct. This chapter addresses the multidimensionality of job-search behavior and provides a systematic review of the different job-search behaviors and sources studied in the job-search literature and their relationships with antecedent variables and employment outcomes. Organized within three major dimensions (effort/intensity, content/direction, and temporal/persistence), job-search effort and intensity, job-search strategies, preparatory and active job-search behaviors, formal and informal job sources, specific job-search behaviors, job-search quality, job-search dynamics, and job-search persistence are discussed. This review strongly suggests that it is essential to consider all the dimensions of job-search behavior for understanding job-search success in both practice and research. This study points to a number of key implications for job seekers and employment counselors as well as crucial directions for future research.

Effects of managerial coaching on critical reflection: mediating role of learning goal orientation

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Matsuo ◽  
Kohei Arai ◽  
Takami Matsuo
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Managerial Coaching ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Learning Goal ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
Quantitative Studies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the direct and indirect effects of managerial coaching on critical reflection mediated through learning goal orientation. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted a questionnaire survey of 169 employees in 53 teams at an IT firm in Japan. The data were examined using multi-level analyses. Findings Managerial coaching has a direct positive effect on critical reflection, and the relationship is mediated by learning goal orientation. Research limitations/implications The characteristics of the sample may limit the generalization of the findings. Future research should verify the model in other industries and countries. Practical implications The organizations should note that managerial coaching is useful not only for facilitating employees’ problem-solving but also for enhancing their critical reflection. It should also be noted that employees can reflect critically on their beliefs and work routines when they have learning goals. Originality/value Although few quantitative studies have investigated the determinants of critical reflection, the present research reveals the overlooked functions of managerial coaching in promoting employees’ learning.

Workplace Goal Orientation

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-409
Author(s):  
Leonie Theis ◽  
Tanja Bipp
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Proactive Behavior ◽  
Learning Goal ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
And Performance

Abstract. We investigated the construct and criterion-related validity of workplace goal orientation via two studies. Aiming to extend prior findings on this construct ( Van Dam, 2015 ), in Study 1 ( N = 334), we inspected the predictive role that learning, performance-approach, and performance-avoidance goal orientation at work play in terms of employees’ learning, task, and contextual performance. In Study 2 ( N = 201), we examined the mediating role of proactive behavior concerning the relationship between workplace (learning) goal orientation and performance. First, we found evidence for the three-dimensional structure of the translated and adapted German measurement instrument across two independent samples of employees. Second, we found support for the criterion-related validity of workplace goal orientation for important work-related outcomes. Especially learning goal orientation was positively related to learning and performance outcomes within the work context. Third, we demonstrated that the link between workplace learning goal orientation and performance is mediated by proactive behavior. It therefore seems inevitable for organizations to support the setting and pursuit of learning goals within the workplace to increase the probability of the occurrence of proactive behavior and sustain employees’ high performance and continuous learning.

scholarly journals The effect of coaching leadership on contextual performance and creative behavior

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-213
Author(s):  
WonSik Ha ◽  
Jinkook Tak
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Creative Behavior ◽  
Learning Goal ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Coaching Leadership ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among coaching leadership, contextual performance and creative behavior. Specifically, This study investigated not only the main effect of leader’s coaching leadership on subordinate's contextual performance and creative behavior, but also the role of organizational virtuousness and learning goal orientation on moderating these relationships. Survey was conducted to 250 employees working for 3 months at various korean companies. After elimination of inadequate data, 220 data were obtained for statistical analysis. Three steps of analysis procedures were carried out. First, factor analyses were conducted for identifying dimensions of coaching leadership, contextual performance, and organizational virtuousness. The results showed that factor structures of each of the variables were identical to those of previous studies. Second, the results of correlation analyses showed that coaching leadership was positively related to both contextual performance and creative behavior. Third, the results of hierarchial regression analyses showed that while organizational virtuousness moderated the relationship between coaching leadership and contextual performance, learning goal orientation did not moderated the relationship between coaching leadership and creative behavior. The implications and limitations of this study and the directions for future research were discussed on the basis of the results.

Developmental Trajectories of Leader Identity: Role of Learning Goal Orientation

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 495-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric D. Middleton ◽  
Dayna O. Walker ◽  
Rebecca J. Reichard
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Leader Development ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Leader Identity ◽  
Learning Goal ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
Leader Training ◽  
Over Time

This study examines within-person change in leader identity (LI) over the course of a formal leader development program and how that change relates to learning goal orientation (LGO). Results of multilevel modeling of 299 data points from 39 leaders over 5 months indicate a positive, linear increase in LI across 12-time points. LGO was predicted and found to have both trait-like and state-like components. Trait-like LGO was positively associated with the mean change in LI over time, whereas state-like LGO was associated with within-person variance in LI over time. State-like, but not trait-like LGO positively related to differences in LI growth rates. However, we found larger rates of LI growth for leaders reporting lower levels of state-like LGO. This study adds to the body of research on leader development by providing a prospective and longitudinal test of LI development. Future research may investigate the aspects of leader training that most facilitate growth and change in LI.

scholarly journals The effect of perfectionism on job burnout and professional efficacy

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-104
Author(s):  
JinA Son ◽  
Sunhee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Job Burnout ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Professional Efficacy ◽  
Learning Goal Orientation ◽  
Evaluative Concerns ◽  
Mediational Role

We examined the mediational role of goal orientations in the relations between two perfectionism dimensions(i.e., evaluative concerns and personal standards) and job burnout and professional efficacy. Survey data from a total of two hundred seventy four employees of a call center and a R&D organization showed that personal standards, a positive aspect of perfectionism, was positively related to profession efficacy, while evaluative concerns, a negative aspect of perfectionism, was also positively related to job burnout. Furthermore, each of the relations was mediated by learning goal orientation and avoiding goal orientation, respectively. The theoretical and practical implications as well as directions for future research were discussed.

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