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The effectiveness of error management training with working-aged adults

Carter, M.; Beier, M.E.

Authors

M. Carter

M.E. Beier



Abstract

Low structure training that includes instructions about the benefits of errors typically enhances learning for college-student samples. Changes in abilities and skills that occur with age suggest that these findings may not necessarily generalize to working adults. Three training conditions, varying in structure and instructions, were examined in a sample of working-aged adults (N = 161, Mage= 39.7 years). Significant main effects of condition, cognitive ability, and age were found for training performance. An age × cognitive ability × error management instruction interaction indicated that error management instructions in high structure training were beneficial for older learners, especially when higher in ability. The importance of examining aptitude–treatment interactions in training research with working-aged adults is highlighted.

Citation

Carter, M., & Beier, M. (2010). The effectiveness of error management training with working-aged adults. Personnel Psychology, 63(3), 641-675. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2010.01183.x

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Aug 1, 2010
Deposit Date Oct 6, 2011
Journal Personnel Psychology
Print ISSN 0031-5826
Electronic ISSN 1744-6570
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 63
Issue 3
Pages 641-675
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2010.01183.x
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1504958