A longitudinal, mixed method evaluation of self-awareness training in the workplace

Sutton, Anna, Williams, Helen M. and Allinson, Christopher W. 2015. A longitudinal, mixed method evaluation of self-awareness training in the workplace. European Journal of Training and Development 39 (7) , pp. 610-627. 10.1108/EJTD-04-2015-0031

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Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate whether self-awareness, which is associated with general well-being and positive life outcomes, is also of specific benefit in the workplace. The authors tested the relationship between self-awareness and job-related well-being, and evaluated two different interventions designed to improve dispositional self-awareness at work. Design/methodology/approach Full-time employees took part in these training interventions and completed questionnaires using a switching-replications design. Questionnaires measured dispositional self-attentiveness (reflection and rumination) and job well-being (satisfaction, enthusiasm and contentment) at three time points over a period of six weeks. Statistical analyses were complemented with qualitative analysis of reported impacts. Findings Self-awareness was positively associated with job-related well-being and was improved by training. Employees reported gaining a greater appreciation of diversity, improved communication with colleagues and increased confidence. Research limitations/implications Sample size limited the extent to which the relatively weak relationships between the concepts could be identified. Practical implications Self-awareness is demonstrated to be of value at work, associated with higher well-being and improvements in several positive occupational outcomes. The self-awareness training is more likely to result in active work-based improvements than in reflective changes. Originality/value Dispositional self-awareness is shown to be subject to change through training. The study demonstrates the value of self-awareness at work and identifies a range of related work outcomes.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Publisher:	Emerald
ISSN:	2046-9012
Last Modified:	15 Oct 2021 09:46
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/136324

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