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Impact pattern of dialectical thinking on perceived leadership training outcomes
Author(s) -
Tong Jiajin,
Yao Xiang,
Lu Zhixin,
Wang Lei
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of applied social psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.822
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1559-1816
pISSN - 0021-9029
DOI - 10.1111/jasp.12087
Subject(s) - psychology , training (meteorology) , applied psychology , dialectic , cognitive style , cognition , social psychology , style (visual arts) , philosophy , physics , archaeology , epistemology , neuroscience , meteorology , history
This research examined the impact of dialectical thinking ( DT ) on perceived training outcomes in commercial leadership training using a quasi‐experimental design. Study 1 found that high‐ DT individuals had better perceived on‐site training outcomes when compared with individuals with low DTs , regardless of training methods. But there was no significant difference between low and high DTs on subsequent behavioral improvements. It was also found that self‐reported training outcomes were consistent with others' observation. To further validate the on‐site effect of DT , we introduced a cognitive style manipulation prior to training to increase DT levels among trainees in Study 2. Individuals following the cognitive style manipulation reported significantly better perceived training outcomes. The implications of this research for field training are discussed.