Research Article
How Attributes of the Feedback Message affect Subsequent Feedback Seeking: The interactive effects of feedback sign and type
Authors:
Paul E Levy
Department of Psychology, The University of Akron, US
Abstract
In the current study, we examined the interactive effects of feedback type and sign on feedback-seeking behaviour, as well as the moderating role of regulatory focus. Using a behavioural measure of feedback seeking, we demonstrated a strong interaction between feedback type and sign, such that individuals subsequently sought the most feedback after they were provided with negative process feedback. Additionally, results suggested that an individual's chronic regulatory focus has implications for his or her feedback seeking behaviour. Overall, our results emphasised the value of negative process feedback, which arguably provides the most diagnostic information for behaviour adjustment and performance improvement.
How to Cite:
Medvedeff, M., Gregory, J.B. and Levy, P.E., 2008. How Attributes of the Feedback Message affect Subsequent Feedback Seeking: The interactive effects of feedback sign and type. Psychologica Belgica, 48(2-3), pp.109–125. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pb-48-2-3-109
Published on
01 Jun 2008.
Peer Reviewed
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