2012
DOI: 10.1111/peps.12011
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The Effects of a Learning‐Goal Orientation Training on Self‐Regulation: A Field Experiment Among Unemployed Job Seekers

Abstract: HELEEN VAN MIERLO Erasmus University Rotterdam ARJAN VAN DAM Fidare Hilversum MARISE PH. BORN Erasmus University RotterdamFinding reemployment after job loss is a complex and difficult task that requires extensive motivation and self-regulation. This study aimed to examine whether improving unemployed job seekers' cognitive selfregulation can increase reemployment probabilities. Based on the goal orientation literature, we developed a learning-goal orientation (LGO) training, which focused on goal setting aime… Show more

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“…Specifically, we theorize that between-subjects differences in learning goal orientation moderate the within-subject relationships of affect and stress with job search intensity. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to examine how LGO influences within-subject self-regulation processes, and thus we provide insight into why learning goal orientation is beneficial during the job search (Noordzij, Van Hooft, Mierlo, Van Dam, & Born, 2013). In terms of practical implications, given our focus on job search intensity, we expect our results will provide recommendations for job seekers and career counselors.…”
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“…Specifically, we theorize that between-subjects differences in learning goal orientation moderate the within-subject relationships of affect and stress with job search intensity. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to examine how LGO influences within-subject self-regulation processes, and thus we provide insight into why learning goal orientation is beneficial during the job search (Noordzij, Van Hooft, Mierlo, Van Dam, & Born, 2013). In terms of practical implications, given our focus on job search intensity, we expect our results will provide recommendations for job seekers and career counselors.…”
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“…Evidence from experimental and quasi-experimental designs also indicates that unemployed job seekers are more likely to be employed following a learning goal orientation training (Noordzij et al, 2013;Van Hooft & Noordzij, 2009). These studies manipulated learning goal orientation and found that a focus on learning goals led to better self-regulation processes during the job search and better job search success in terms of finding employment (Noordzij et al, 2013;Van Hooft & Noordzij, 2009). Thus, higher learning goal orientation has adaptive characteristics, especially when facing challenges or negative feedback in complex, unstructured environments (Cron et al, 2005;Dweck, 1986;Dweck & Leggett, 1988;Kozlowski et al, 2001).…”
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“…For example, using a sample of unemployed job seekers, Noordzij, Van Hooft, Van Mierlo, Van Dam, and Born (2013) found that job seekers with a high learning goal orientation tended to learn from failure and employ a strategy involving awareness to accomplish their goals during the job-search process. Based on meta-analytic research, Payne et al (2007) stated that individuals with a strong learning goal orientation are inclined to set more difficult goals because they tend to be interested in learning for its own sake and often view achievement situations as a challenge.…”
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