Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore individual and contextual predictors of emotional support potential in training. Design/methodology/approach: Relative weight analysis was used to assess the importance of individual (trainee regulatory focus) and contextual (trainer competence) predictors of emotional support potential in training. Findings: Individual differences in self-regulation including promotion and prevention focus explained emotional support potential to a greater extent than did trainer competence. Research limitations/implications: For future research, further testing the current propositions can emphasize broader contextual predictors (e.g. support from trainees' social context). Practical implications: A number of studies have indicated that social aspects of training are important; however, no one has yet examined predictors of emotional support. Consequently, understanding an individual's regulatory focus and personality can be an important way to improve emotional support potential. Originality/value: This is the first study to examine predictors of emotional support potential in a training context and links trainee regulatory focus to this outcome.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 293-302 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Industrial and Commercial Training |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Five factor model
- Individual behaviour
- Peer support
- Personality
- Regulatory focus
- Trainer competence
- Trainers
- Training