Article 2018

Changes in new recruits’ motivation and intentions to use a learning portfolio: A longitudinal investigation

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Tombs, Michal
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Morgan, Phillip L.
Police Journal
Journal · Vol. 91 · Issue 2 · pp. 188-202
Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine motivation and intentions to complete a learning portfolio. Seventy newly recruited Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) at a UK police constabulary completed questionnaires at four different time points during training that examined their perceptions of the instrumentality of the learning portfolio and their intention to complete it. Results revealed decreases in motivation and intention over the four training periods, with substantially lower ratings six months into training. This study provides insight of the malleability of motivation and attitudes towards the learning portfolio, suggesting that trainers should pay more attention to motivational processes. © The Author(s) 2017.

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Intentions instrumentality Learning portfolios police community support officers (PCSOs)

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Author Affiliations
School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Department of Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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