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The science of training: a decade of progress

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Salas, Eduardo, Cannon-Bowers, Janis A.·2001·Annual Review of Psychology

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▪ Abstract This chapter reviews the training research literature reported over the past decade. We describe the progress in five areas of research including training theory, training needs analysis, antecedent training conditions, training methods and strategies, and posttraining conditions. Our review suggests that advancements have been made that help us understand better the design and delivery of training in organizations, with respect to theory development as well as the quality and quantity of empirical research. We have new tools for analyzing requisite knowledge and skills, and for evaluating training. We know more about factors that influence training effectiveness and transfer of training. Finally, we challenge researchers to find better ways to translate the results of training research into practice.

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Authors
Salas, E., & Cannon-Bowers, J. A.
Affiliations
Department of Psychology and Institute for Simulation & Training, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816-1390;
Venue
Annual Review of Psychology
Published
2001-02
Volume
52
Issue
1
Pages
471-499
ISSN
  • 0066-4308 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-2085
OpenAlex
W2120380779
Cited by
1,703
References
159
Citations by year
2026: 32 · 2025: 38 · 2024: 45 · 2023: 47 · 2022: 54 · 2021: 50 · 2020: 78 · 2019: 82 · 2018: 85 · 2017: 97 · 2016: 79 · 2015: 99 · 2014: 108 · 2013: 110 · 2012: 104
FWCI
9.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Annual Review of Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Journal of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research (submittedVersion)
Funders
University of Central Florida
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
  • Social Sciences › Human Factors and Ergonomics › Innovative Education and Learning Practices
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Competency Development and Evaluation
Keywords
employee training, training theory, training needs assessment, training effectiveness, transfer of training, training evaluation, translating research into practice
MeSH terms
Cognition, Humans, Learning, Motivation, Psychological Theory, Teaching, Self Efficacy

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