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How charismatic trainers inspire others to learn through positive affectivity

Towler, Annette; Arman, Gamze; Quesnell, Timothy; Hoffman, Lisa

Authors

Annette Towler

Timothy Quesnell

Lisa Hoffman



Abstract

Abstract We focus on how charismatic trainer behaviors, such as visionary content, intellectual stimulation and individual attention, influence affective, cognitive and skill-based learning outcomes during computer-based training. Using an experimental design, 92 undergraduates were presented with an on-line Excel training program that contained narration that was either charismatic or non-charismatic. Path analysis results indicate that participants who viewed videos narrated by a charismatic trainer (as opposed to a non-charismatic trainer) had positive reactions to the trainer, which was related to positive affectivity. Trainee positive affectivity was subsequently related to recall one week after training, and this recall was related to skill transfer one week after training. The results confirmed that charismatic trainers influence skills acquisition through boosting positive affect. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

Citation

Towler, A., Arman, G., Quesnell, T., & Hoffman, L. (2014). How charismatic trainers inspire others to learn through positive affectivity. Computers in Human Behavior, 32, 221-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.12.002

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 31, 2013
Publication Date Mar 1, 2014
Deposit Date Aug 15, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Computers in Human Behavior
Print ISSN 0747-5632
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 32
Pages 221-228
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.12.002
Keywords employee training, trainer, charismatic affect
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/826857
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.12.002