“…Despite having its advantages, the application of negative feedback also faces several issues such as defensiveness of feedback-receivers and destructive criticism in case of feedback-giving behavior (Leung, Su & Morris, 2001;Raver et al, 2012;Steelman & Rutkowski, 2004) and avoidance of negative information and neglecting direct methods in case of feedback-seeking behavior (Ashford et al, 2016). Although these issues are the result of more complex factors, they are significantly influenced by psychological factors such as emotional stability (Kim et al, 2009), attachment style (Brennan et al, 1998), low level of self-esteem (Baumeister et al, 2003), and goal orientation (VandeWalle, 1997).…”