Ying Wang
Developing goal orientations conducive to learning and performance: An intervention study
Wang, Ying; Wu, Chia-Huei; Parker, Sharon K.; Griffin, Mark A.
Authors
Chia-Huei Wu
Sharon K. Parker
Mark A. Griffin
Abstract
Goal orientation is an important psychological attribute for employees, as it has been found to predict a wide range of work‐related outcomes. Although goal orientation has been well‐studied, little is known about the extent to which individuals’ stable, trait‐like goal orientation can be changed and about whether some individuals are more likely than others to engage in such intrapersonal change. In this study, we examined an intervention program designed to change individuals’ trait‐like goal orientation. The results from 132 full‐time managers and professionals participating in a part‐time MBA course revealed that, on average, participants’ performance‐avoid orientation was lessened as a result of the intervention, while there was no overall change in learning orientation, perhaps due to ceiling effects. Furthermore, evidence showed individual variation in these changes. Drawing on adult attachment theory, we investigated and showed the critical role of facilitator support and individuals’ attachment styles in shaping intrapersonal changes in goal orientation. Facilitator support resulted in fostering greater positive change, particularly for individuals with high levels of anxious attachment. Implications are discussed in terms of advancing theories on personality change and goal orientation, as well as designing interventions to support the development of positive psychological attributes.
Citation
Wang, Y., Wu, C., Parker, S. K., & Griffin, M. A. (2018). Developing goal orientations conducive to learning and performance: An intervention study. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 91(4), 875-895. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12227
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 24, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
Publication Date | Dec 1, 2018 |
Deposit Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 15, 2019 |
Journal | Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology |
Print ISSN | 0963-1798 |
Electronic ISSN | 2044-8325 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 91 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 875-895 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12227 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1354696 |
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This is the accepted version of the following article: Wang, Ying, Wu, Chia-Huei, Parker, Sharon K. & Griffin, Mark A. (2018). Developing goal orientations conducive to learning and performance: An intervention study. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology 91(4): 875-895, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12227. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.
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