Causal models of publishing productivity in psychology
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Six theoretical models of academic publishing productivity were distilled from the literature in sociology, economics, and psychology. Although all theory-based models identify ability as a causal antecedent of productivity, it is rarely introduced in empirical studies. A measure of ability is operationalized and six causal models of publishing productivity are estimated by path analysis, using data on 162 academic psychologists. Results support key theoretical propositions of most models. Several models fit the data according to the chi-square criterion, but none include all the important determinants of productivity. A theoretically based best-fit model shows that ability affects publishing productivity directly, and also indirectly, by providing access to training in prestigious graduate programs. Attending a prestigious graduate program increases productivity by providing access to academic appointments in other prestigious programs. Sex of the researcher has a large direct effect on publishing quantity, but no effect on publishing quality. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1989
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A group assessment procedure as a predictor of on-the-job performance of teachers
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The predictive power of a streamlined group assessment (GA) procedure (derived from assessment center methodology) for evaluating candidates for a teacher education program was investigated. Results were compared with principals' evaluations of on-the-job teaching success and with college faculty evaluations. The study population included 231 graduates of a teacher's college, who had been assessed by the procedure at time of admission. Ss were reevaluated by college faculty 3 years later at graduation and again by principals 2-5 years after graduation. Of the original Ss, 122 were traced after graduation; 78 were employed. Results indicate that the GA procedure was significantly predictive of success on the job, as well as in the training program. The study demonstrates the meaningful, long-term predictive validity of the GA procedure. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1992
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