Self-assessment : review and implications for training / John T. Breidert, Jeffrey E. Fite.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Breidert, John T., author.

Fite, Jeffrey E., author.

Contributor:

U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, issuing body.

Series:

Research report (U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences) ; 1900.

Research report ; 1900

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Army.

United States.

Student self-assessment.

Students--Self-rating of--United States.

Students.

Soldiers--Rating of--United States.

Soldiers.

Students--Self-rating of.

Soldiers--Rating of.

Ability.

Cognition.

Industrial relations.

Occupations.

Personnel management.

Psychology.

Training.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 30 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Virginia : U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, 2009.

Summary:

"Across the spectrum of self-assessment research, a topic of debate concerns the accuracy by which individuals can evaluate their own performance. While some research has found self-assessment to be an effective measure, the majority typically found it to be an under- or over-estimation of actual performance. Although the accuracy of self-assessment has seen skepticism, benefits have been well documented. The current review is the result of examination concerning self-assessment accuracy and utility. The literature was searched to evaluate the ability of trainees/job incumbents/students to accurately report their level of ability or performance. Upon examination of the self-assessment accuracy literature, problems arose concerning terminology and differential utilization of self-assessment. This review reports that self-assessment, as currently used, is generally inaccurate; but given appropriate consideration of the moderating variables and clarification of terminology, self-assessment accuracy could increase. The Army should utilize a continuum of self-assessment, considering domain and skill level as determinant factors. Self-grading could be useful for the introduction and training of new skills. Self-impression may be useful for assessing Soldiers' confidence, self-perception of personality or traits, and continuous performance appraisal. Implementation of the continuum has potential to improve training quality and skill retention throughout the Army."--DTIC

Notes:

"June 2009."

"Army Project Number 622785A790."

"Performing Organization: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences"--Report documentation page

Includes bibliographical references (pages 25-30).

Online resource, PDF version; title from title page (DTIC, viewed August 21, 2018).

Other Format:

Print version: Breidert, John T. Self-assessment

OCLC:

436223148