Mobile Internet Testing: An analysis of equivalence, individual differences, and reactions. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: King, Danielle D.; Ryan, Ann Marie; Kantrowitz, Tracy; Grelle, Darrin; Dainis, Amanda
• Is Part Of: International journal of selection and assessment. Volume 23:Number 4(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 382
• Page End: 394
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Employee selection -- Periodicals; Personality and occupation -- Periodicals; Employment interviewing -- Periodicals; Prediction of occupational success -- Periodicals; Employees -- Rating of -- Periodicals; 658.3112
• DOI: 10.1111/ijsa.12122
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0965-075X

Abstract

Abstract : Mobile internet testing (MIT) is the latest cost effective technological push in employment testing. The ability to access assessments via the internet using mobile devices provides increased speed and convenience for both administrators and respondents. In this article, we examine the equivalence of MIT compared with testing on personal computers (PCs) and whether attitudes and other individual differences influence responses and reactions to MIT. Results demonstrated equivalence for a supervisory situational judgment test across testing modes, but not for a cognitive ability test. Significant relationships were found between anxiety and both performance and reactions to mobile assessment. Respondents also reported significantly more positive reactions when tested on a PC versus a mobile device. Future research and practical implications are discussed.