Assessing Transfer-of-Learning Potential With Human Services Professionals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11214769 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael J Lawler (0000-0003-0421-6629, University of South Dakota, corresponding author), Dale Curry (Kent State University), Jann Donnenwirth (University of California, Davis), Mary E Mangrich (University of California, Davis), Tonya N Times (University of California, Davis) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 402-412 |
| Publication date | 2012-05-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Service Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-8376 • E-ISSN: 1540-7314 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01488376.2012.669270 |
| OpenAlex | W1970454685 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 17 |
Transfer of learning (TOL) from training to the job was examined in two different populations of human services workers using the Transfer Potential Questionnaire (TPQ). A cross-validation study was conducted to explore commonalities and differences between public welfare (PW) professionals in California (n = 459) and Child Protective Services (CPS) social workers in Ohio (n = 598). The TPQ significantly correlated with perceived TOL for both training populations and added to the amount of TOL variance explained after controlling for participant satisfaction and perceived learning. Important TOL factors identified for both groups included perceived learning and application planning. Findings suggest TPQ is a valid predictor of TOL for both PW professionals and CPS social workers, supporting a shared construct relative to TOL across human services practice areas. Future research should explore additional TOL assessment methods and seek to further validate the TPQ with other populations of human services professionals. KEYWORDS: Transfer of learninghuman servicestraining and developmentsocial workfield theory
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| Citations per year | 0.4 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |