Quantitative Article Review Paper

Self-regulated learning behavior in the finance industry

Quantitative Article Review

Karissa Nelson

EAC 551- Dr. Akroyd

North Carolina State University

I. Introduction

In the article, Self-regulated learning behavior in the finance industry, the following researchers, Milligan, Fontana, Littlejohn and Margaryan (2015), conducted an experimental study that explored the role of self-regulatory behaviors in predicting workplace learning. Researchers randomly assigned knowledge workers from the finance industry to participate in the experiment in order to examine individuals learning at work and the relationship between work context and learning that is actually undertaken (Milligan, et.al 2015, pg. 388). In the introduction, researchers state that in today’s society, learning must continuously occur in order to understand and solve complex work problems. In order for individuals to solve through work issues, researchers made the conscious decision of investigating self-regulatory behaviors and how individual workers can hold themselves responsible for their own learning and development. Authors recognized that formal training has proven to be an effective learning strategy to prepare employees for their job roles. Some positions manage to evolve in a complex and dynamic way, requiring individuals to be educated on new parts of their current roles. In order for employees to enhance their job position, they must be able to assume greater responsibility for planning and learning through self-regulated learning (SRL) processes (Milligan, et.al 2015, pg. 388). The basis of this study is understand how SRL plays a factor in workplace learning and how and individual’s ability to self-regulate their learning impacts the work context.

II. Survey Design

Authors of this study chose to conduct an experimental, quantitative study to identify the relationship between specific SRL behaviors and workplace context and the learning that is actually taken place by an individual. Researchers hypothesized that individuals have the ability to self-regulate their learning can mediate this relationship (Milligan, et.al 2015, pg. 388).

References

Milligan, C., Fontana, R. P., Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2015). Self-regulated learning behavior in the finance industry. Journal of Workplace Learning, 27(5), 387–402.

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