Mental Health Weekly Digest, January 8, 2007, Monday

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Mental Health Weekly Digest

January 8, 2007

SECTION: EXPANDED REPORTING; Pg. 163


HEADLINE: PSYCHOLOGY;
Research data from Cornell University update understanding of psychology

BODY:
Scientists discuss in "Understanding the motivational effects of procedural and informational justice in feedback processes" new findings in . According to recent research from the United States, "Building upon traditional feedback models, this study examined the role of fair treatment in feedback contexts. Structural equation modelling using data from 236 undergraduate students highlighted perceived accuracy as a mediator in the credibility-motivation relationship as well as a relationship between accuracy and perceptions of procedural and informational justice."
"In addition, the results showed that the motivating effects of feedback accuracy partially occurred through procedural justice perceptions. Tests of an alternative model also demonstrated the interactive effects of credibility and accuracy on justice perceptions," wrote Q.M. Roberson and colleagues, Cornell University.
The researchers concluded: "Overall, this study provides insight into the role of fairness in appraisal processes, as well as how fairness might enhance recipients' reactions to appraisal and, subsequently, the effectiveness of appraisal systems."
Roberson and colleagues published their study in British Journal of Psychology (Understanding the motivational effects of procedural and informational justice in feedback processes. British Journal of Psychology, 2006;97(Pt 3):281-98).

For additional information, contact Q.M. Roberson, Human Resource Studies, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University, 393 Ives Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853 U.S.
Publisher contact information for the British Journal of Psychology is: British Psychological Society, St. Andrews House, 48 Princess Rd. East, Leicester LE1 7DR, Leics, England.
Keywords: United States, Ithaca, Mental Health, Psychology.
This article was prepared by Mental Health Weekly Digest editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Mental Health Weekly Digest via NewsRx.com.