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TEST PREPARATION PROGRAMS IN SELECTION CONTEXTS: SELF‐SELECTION AND PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS
Author(s) -
RYAN ANN MARIE,
PLOYHART ROBERT E.,
GREGURAS GARY J.,
SCHMIT MARK J.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
personnel psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.076
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1744-6570
pISSN - 0031-5826
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6570.1998.tb00253.x
Subject(s) - selection (genetic algorithm) , psychology , test (biology) , attendance , coaching , test anxiety , differential (mechanical device) , applied psychology , differential effects , anxiety , medical education , clinical psychology , computer science , medicine , psychotherapist , artificial intelligence , paleontology , psychiatry , aerospace engineering , engineering , economics , biology , economic growth
Research examining coaching effects on test performance and other outcomes in selection settings has been limited despite an increase in test orientation programs. This study examined factors potentially related to self‐selection into a test preparation program, the outcomes of such a program, and the differential effectiveness of the program. Attendees were more likely to be female, African American, and low in Stress Tolerance. After considering potential differences due to self‐selection, attendance was unrelated to ability test performance, anxiety, or motivation levels. No evidence of the differential effectiveness of the program based on characteristics of attendees was found. Implications for research and practice related to test preparation programs in selection contexts are discussed.