The relationship between task success and task liking and satisfaction was investigated. The independent success measure consisted of three anagram word lists representing different degrees of difficulty. The difficulty criterion was a function of word frequency in the English language, ranging from High - Moderate - Low. Success was measured by the number of correctly solved anagrams. Liking was measured by the semantic differential evaluative dimension. The lists were also rated on potency and activity dimensions. There were three seven-point polar adjective scales on each dimension, making a total of nine ratings per list. Findings statistically support the relationship between task success and task liking and satisfaction. The High frequency list produced the largest number of correctly solved anagrams and was rated as the most liked, most potent and most active. The Low frequency list produced the smallest amount of correctly solved anagrams, and was rated as the least liked, least potent and least active. Practical implications for education and industry as well as further research suggestions were discussed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180324 |
| Date | January 1971 |
| Creators | Maslich, Howard Martin |
| Contributors | Humm, Rodger D. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | 29 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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