J. Kevin Ford

18.6k total citations · 8 hit papers
92 papers, 12.4k citations indexed

About

J. Kevin Ford is a scholar working on Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and Social Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, J. Kevin Ford has authored 92 papers receiving a total of 12.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 42 papers in Applied Psychology, 27 papers in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and 20 papers in Social Psychology. Recurrent topics in J. Kevin Ford's work include Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation (41 papers), Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior (16 papers) and Medical Education and Admissions (9 papers). J. Kevin Ford is often cited by papers focused on Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation (41 papers), Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior (16 papers) and Medical Education and Admissions (9 papers). J. Kevin Ford collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Slovenia. J. Kevin Ford's co-authors include Timothy T. Baldwin, Kurt Kraiger, Eduardo Salas, Robert C. MacCallum, Irwin L. Goldstein, Brian D. Blume, Jason L. Huang, Aaron M. Schmidt, Daniel A. Weissbein and Miguel A. Quiñones and has published in prestigious journals such as Psychological Bulletin, PLoS ONE and Journal of Applied Psychology.

In The Last Decade

J. Kevin Ford

88 papers receiving 10.8k citations

Hit Papers

TRANSFER OF TRAINING: A REVIEW AND DIRECTIONS FOR FUTURE ... 1986 2026 1999 2012 1988 1986 1993 2009 1986 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. TRANSFER OF TRAINING: A REVIEW AND DIRECTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
    1988 2.1k citations Timothy T. Baldwin, J. Kevin Ford Personnel Psychology profile →
  2. THE APPLICATION OF EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: A CRITICAL REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
    1986 1.3k citations J. Kevin Ford et al. Personnel Psychology profile →
  3. Application of cognitive, skill-based, and affective theories of learning outcomes to new methods of training evaluation.
    1993 1.2k citations Kurt Kraiger, J. Kevin Ford et al. Journal of Applied Psychology profile →
  4. Transfer of Training: A Meta-Analytic Review
    2009 952 citations Brian D. Blume, J. Kevin Ford et al. profile →
  5. Training in Organizations: Needs Assessment, Development, and Evaluation
    1986 708 citations J. Kevin Ford et al. profile →
  6. Relationships of goal orientation, metacognitive activity, and practice strategies with learning outcomes and transfer.
    1998 530 citations J. Kevin Ford, Daniel A. Weissbein et al. Journal of Applied Psychology profile →
  7. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB PERFORMANCE: A CONCEPTUAL AND META‐ANALYTIC REVIEW
    1995 510 citations J. Kevin Ford et al. Personnel Psychology profile →
  8. 100 years of training and development research: What we know and where we should go.
    2017 281 citations Bradford S. Bell, Scott I. Tannenbaum et al. Journal of Applied Psychology profile →

Peers

J. Kevin Ford
Raymond A. Noe United States
Scott I. Tannenbaum United States
Kevin R. Murphy United States
Angelo S. DeNisi United States
Avraham N. Kluger Israel
David V. Day United States
Deniz S. Öneş United States
Charles E. Lance United States
Paul R. Sackett United States
Timothy T. Baldwin United States
Raymond A. Noe United States
J. Kevin Ford
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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Blume, Brian D., et al.. (2024). Sink or Swim? Empowering Trainees for Informal Learning to Improve Transfer and Distal Outcomes. Human Resource Management. 64(3). 637–653. 2 indexed citations
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Blume, Brian D., et al.. (2022). Promoting transfer of hybrid training: Interaction of task‐contingent conscientiousness and supervisor support. Human Resource Development Quarterly. 34(3). 265–287. 6 indexed citations
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Bell, Bradford S., Scott I. Tannenbaum, J. Kevin Ford, Raymond A. Noe, & Kurt Kraiger. (2017). 100 years of training and development research: What we know and where we should go.. Journal of Applied Psychology. 102(3). 305–323. 281 indexed citations breakdown →
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Hodgkinson, Gerard P. & J. Kevin Ford. (2015). What makes excellent literature reviews excellent? A clarification of some common mistakes and misconceptions. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 36(S1). S1–S5. 3 indexed citations
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Yelon, Stephen L., J. Kevin Ford, & William A. Anderson. (2014). Twelve tips for increasing transfer of training from faculty development programs. Medical Teacher. 36(11). 945–950. 29 indexed citations
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Hodgkinson, Gerard P. & J. Kevin Ford. (2014). Narrative, meta-analytic, and systematic reviews: What are the differences and why do they matter?. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 35(S1). S1–S5. 62 indexed citations
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Hodgkinson, Gerard P. & J. Kevin Ford. (2013). Change and continuity in the advancement of (scholarly) knowledge and its dissemination. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 34(S1). 8 indexed citations
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Ryan, Ann Marie & J. Kevin Ford. (2010). Organizational Psychology and the Tipping Point of Professional Identity. Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 3(3). 241–258. 8 indexed citations
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Ford, J. Kevin & Daniel A. Weissbein. (2008). Transfer of Training: An Updated Review and Analysis. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 10(2). 22–41. 261 indexed citations
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Yelon, Stephen L. & J. Kevin Ford. (2008). Pursuing a Multidimensional View of Transfer. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 12(3). 58–78. 68 indexed citations
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Kraiger, Kurt & J. Kevin Ford. (2007). The Expanding Role of Workplace Training: Themes and Trends Influencing Training Research and Practice.. 281–309. 39 indexed citations
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Schmidt, Aaron M. & J. Kevin Ford. (2003). Learning within a learner control training environment. Personnel Psychology. 56(2). 1 indexed citations
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Schmidt, Aaron M., et al.. (2003). Climate perceptions matter: A meta-analytic path analysis relating molar climate, cognitive and affective states, and individual level work outcomes.. Journal of Applied Psychology. 88(4). 605–619. 475 indexed citations
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Brown, Kenneth G., et al.. (2001). Repurposing instructor-led training into Web-based training: a case study and lessons learned. 17(1). 415–422.
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Ford, J. Kevin & Aaron M. Schmidt. (2000). Emergency response training: strategies for enhancing real-world performance. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 75(2-3). 195–215. 109 indexed citations
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Hattrup, Keith & J. Kevin Ford. (1995). The Roles of Information Characteristics and Accountability in Moderating Stereotype-Driven Processes during Social Decision Making. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. 63(1). 73–86. 13 indexed citations
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Baldwin, Timothy T. & J. Kevin Ford. (1988). TRANSFER OF TRAINING: A REVIEW AND DIRECTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH. Personnel Psychology. 41(1). 63–105. 2092 indexed citations breakdown →
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Kraiger, Kurt & J. Kevin Ford. (1985). A meta-analysis of ratee race effects in performance ratings.. Journal of Applied Psychology. 70(1). 56–65. 294 indexed citations
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Ford, J. Kevin, et al.. (1982). A Content Validity Ratio Approach to Determine Training Needs.. 22(1). 113–24. 3 indexed citations

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