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Computer technology applications in industrial and organizational psychology
Timothy R Crespin1, James T Austin
1Primetrics, Inc, Hilliard, Ohio, 43026, USA. tim@primetrics.org
Summary
Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists increasingly use computer and Internet applications for research and practice. This review covers IT in measurement, learning, job analysis, and group work, highlighting computational modeling as a new research frontier.
Area of Science:
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- The digital revolution profoundly impacts how industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists conduct research and practice.
- Internet technologies are transforming traditional workflows and enabling new methodologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and emerging computer applications used by I-O psychologists.
- To emphasize the role of the Internet in advancing I-O psychology.
- To provide a framework for I-O psychology in a networked world.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of computer applications in I-O psychology.
- Focus on Internet-based tools and their impact.
- Categorization of applications across traditional and emerging topics.
Main Results:
- Information technology is applied in measurement (individual, group, organizational levels) and domains (abilities, personality, attitudes).
- Computers and the Internet are crucial for studying individual learning, job analysis, and cooperative work.
- Computational modeling is emerging as a significant new research discipline within I-O psychology.
Conclusions:
- I-O psychology is adapting to a computerized and networked environment.
- Innovation and dissemination of technology bridge research and practice.
- A forward-looking framework is essential for the future of I-O psychology.