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Transfer of Training: A Meta-Analytic Review

Blume, Brian D., Ford, J. Kevin, Baldwin, Timothy T., Huang, Jason L.·2010·Journal of Management
DOI 10.1177/0149206309352880
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Although transfer of learning was among the very first issues addressed by early psychologists, the extant literature remains characterized by inconsistent measurement of transfer and significant variability in findings. This article presents a meta-analysis of 89 empirical studies that explore the impact of predictive factors (e.g., trainee characteristics, work environment, training interventions) on the transfer of training to different tasks and contexts. We also examine moderator effects of the relationships between these predictors and transfer. Results confirmed positive relationships between transfer and predictors such as cognitive ability, conscientiousness, motivation, and a supportive work environment. Several moderators had significant effects on transfer relationships, including the nature of the training objectives. Specifically, most predictor variables examined (e.g., motivation, work environment) had stronger relationships to transfer when the focus of training was on open (e.g., leadership development) as opposed to closed (e.g., computer software) skills. Other moderators related to the measurement of transfer also influenced transfer relationships, including situations in which transfer outcomes were obtained by the same source in the same measurement context— which consistently inflated transfer relationships. Findings are discussed in terms of their relevance for future research and training practice.

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Authors
Blume, B. D., Ford, J. K., Baldwin, T. T., & Huang, J. L.
Affiliations
  • University of Michigan (US)
  • Michigan State University (US)
  • Indiana University (US)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Management
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2009-12-16
Volume
36
Issue
4
Pages
1065-1105
ISSN
  • 0149-2063 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-1211
DOI
10.1177/0149206309352880
OpenAlex
W2165041900
Cited by
1,477
References
144
Citations by year
2026: 106 · 2025: 100 · 2024: 88 · 2023: 100 · 2022: 103 · 2021: 125 · 2020: 114 · 2019: 99 · 2018: 114 · 2017: 104 · 2016: 88 · 2015: 95 · 2014: 83 · 2013: 70 · 2012: 50
FWCI
33.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations
Journal of Management (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
  • Social Sciences › Education › Innovative Education and Learning Practices
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Competency Development and Evaluation
Keywords
transfer of training, transfer of learning, cognitive ability, conscientiousness, motivation, supportive work environment, training program, leadership development training, trainee characteristics

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