Abstract
Research exploring feedback in the form of workplace performance appraisals or in educational contexts, is common. However, there is a dearth of research to inform evidence-based practice in everyday positive feedback. In the current study, 289 employed adults reported on their managers’ positive feedback, the feedback-seeking culture, and rated their own task performance. Findings suggest that managerial positive feedback, but not feedback-seeking culture, meaningfully predicts task performance. Furthermore, the relationship between positive feedback and task performance is partially moderated by the feedback-seeking culture. The current study further contextualises our understanding of workplace positive feedback and draws recommendations for managerial practice surrounding congruency between culture and practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3401–3408 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Current Psychology |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Early online date | 7 May 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Feedback
- Feedback environment
- Manager communication
- Positive feedback
- Task performance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology