Predictors and Outcomes of Self-Directed Development: An Investigation of Individual and Contextual Factors
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| Title: | Predictors and Outcomes of Self-Directed Development: An Investigation of Individual and Contextual Factors |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Qamar Zia, Muhammad (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Training Research. 2022 20(3):195-214. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Context Effect, Individual Characteristics, Independent Study, Employees, Job Training, Predictor Variables, Business Administration Education, College Students, Empowerment, Personality Traits, Professional Autonomy, Self Efficacy, Goal Orientation, Persistence, Foreign Countries, Job Skills, Individual Development |
| Geographic Terms: | Pakistan |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14480220.2021.1991834 |
| ISSN: | 1448-0220 |
| Abstract: | Confronted with the rapid technological changes and increased global competition, training of employees now focused on self-directed development (SDD). Despite the recognition of self-directed development, only few empirical studies have investigated the combined relationship of both predictors and outcomes simultaneously. This research attempted to develop and test a conceptual model of SDD, which includes both individual and contextual factors as predictors and outcomes, following an input--process--output perspective. The model was validated through SEM analysis from a sample of 383 working business students. In general, results indicate that SDD is a mix of both individual and contextual factors that lead to positive outcomes. The findings offer new insights into the way organizations can improve employee development through SDD. However, unexpected findings were also noted. Job autonomy has an insignificant relationship, whereas empowerment and proactive personality were weakly associated with SDD. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1370738 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Confronted with the rapid technological changes and increased global competition, training of employees now focused on self-directed development (SDD). Despite the recognition of self-directed development, only few empirical studies have investigated the combined relationship of both predictors and outcomes simultaneously. This research attempted to develop and test a conceptual model of SDD, which includes both individual and contextual factors as predictors and outcomes, following an input--process--output perspective. The model was validated through SEM analysis from a sample of 383 working business students. In general, results indicate that SDD is a mix of both individual and contextual factors that lead to positive outcomes. The findings offer new insights into the way organizations can improve employee development through SDD. However, unexpected findings were also noted. Job autonomy has an insignificant relationship, whereas empowerment and proactive personality were weakly associated with SDD. |
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| ISSN: | 1448-0220 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14480220.2021.1991834 |
