2012
DOI: 10.1108/13665621211250315
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Understanding work‐related learning: the case of ICT workers

Abstract: Purpose -A central issue in the field of workplace learning is how work-related learning can be stimulated so that a powerful learning work environment is created. This paper seeks to further enlarge understanding on this issue. Based on the demand-control-support the aim is to investigate the influence of job-characteristics on the work-related learning behaviour of the worker such as job demands, job control, social support at work on the one hand and self-directed learning orientation on the other. Design/m… Show more

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“…In earlier studies, we used self-report of occurrence of work-related learning behaviours as an operationalisation of workplace learning, and we did not succeed in confi rming the learning hypotheses (e.g., Gijbels et al 2010Gijbels et al , 2012a. In the chapter by Gijbels et al ( 2012b ), we compared the results from a study on the workrelated learning of low-qualifi ed students in part-time vocational education with the results from a study on the work-related learning of highly qualifi ed ICT workers.…”
Section: Work-related Learningmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…In earlier studies, we used self-report of occurrence of work-related learning behaviours as an operationalisation of workplace learning, and we did not succeed in confi rming the learning hypotheses (e.g., Gijbels et al 2010Gijbels et al , 2012a. In the chapter by Gijbels et al ( 2012b ), we compared the results from a study on the workrelated learning of low-qualifi ed students in part-time vocational education with the results from a study on the work-related learning of highly qualifi ed ICT workers.…”
Section: Work-related Learningmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…Additionally, while intention of use has often been the scope of studies, research needs to broaden its focus to actual outcomes of usage, both positive and negative [20]. For the purpose of this study, I will be limiting the focus to the positive livelihood-related outcomes of mobile use.…”
Section: Mobiles For Livelihood Developmentmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…The most favourable effects on workrelated learning are expected when job demands, job control and social support are all high (e.g. Gijbels et al 2010Gijbels et al , 2012De Jonge et al 2003).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%