Rater’s Perception of Help and Feedback Seeking Behaviors
Major
Psychology
Department
Psychology
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Yoshie Nakai
Mentor Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Kirwan, Brendan O., "Rater’s Perception of Help and Feedback Seeking Behaviors" (2015). University Presentation Showcase Event. 31.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2015/undergraduate/31
Abstract
The purpose of the present study is to analyze rater’s perceptions of a fictional person that was either engaging in help-seeking or feedback seeking behavior while having a past performance history of either superior, good, or poor. We hypothesize that a person who is seeking feedback with a history of high performance will be perceived as being more competent and confident. However seeking help with a history of high performance will be perceived as less competent and confident. The study utilized a 2 (seeking behavior type: feedback and help) x 3 (performance history: superior, good and poor) between-subject design. A total of 291 participants were randomly assigned to one of the six possible scenarios and completed an online survey including manipulation check questions, rating of perceived competence, confidence, and demographic variables. The results of a multivariate analysis of variance showed a significant omnibus effect of seeking behavior type and performance history, no interaction effect was observed. A person who engaged in feedback seeking behavior was rated higher on competence than a person who engaged in help-seeking behavior. Meaning, help-seeking and feedback seeking behaviors are perceived differently. Consistent with previous research a person with a history of high performance was perceived as more confident and competent than a person with a history of average or poor performance history. Having a good past performance history and seeking feedback will enhance other’s perception of a person being competent and confident. Future studies should include a larger sample size and more variables to measure.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
67
Rater’s Perception of Help and Feedback Seeking Behaviors
The purpose of the present study is to analyze rater’s perceptions of a fictional person that was either engaging in help-seeking or feedback seeking behavior while having a past performance history of either superior, good, or poor. We hypothesize that a person who is seeking feedback with a history of high performance will be perceived as being more competent and confident. However seeking help with a history of high performance will be perceived as less competent and confident. The study utilized a 2 (seeking behavior type: feedback and help) x 3 (performance history: superior, good and poor) between-subject design. A total of 291 participants were randomly assigned to one of the six possible scenarios and completed an online survey including manipulation check questions, rating of perceived competence, confidence, and demographic variables. The results of a multivariate analysis of variance showed a significant omnibus effect of seeking behavior type and performance history, no interaction effect was observed. A person who engaged in feedback seeking behavior was rated higher on competence than a person who engaged in help-seeking behavior. Meaning, help-seeking and feedback seeking behaviors are perceived differently. Consistent with previous research a person with a history of high performance was perceived as more confident and competent than a person with a history of average or poor performance history. Having a good past performance history and seeking feedback will enhance other’s perception of a person being competent and confident. Future studies should include a larger sample size and more variables to measure.
