Motivational variables in the assuming of combat obligation

"The completions made to The Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank by two groups of aircrew members have been compared. A group of 283 men who went to an "overseas' combat assignment was found to differ from a group of 57 men who had the same opportunity but did not go overseas. The follo...

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Published in:Journal of Consulting Psychology 1954-04, Vol.18 (2), p.113-118
Main Authors: Sechrest, Lee B, Hemphill, John K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace Personnel
Combat Experience
Human
Humans
Intelligence Measures
Male
Military Personnel
Military Personnel - psychology
Motivation
Old Medline
Projective Techniques
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Summary:"The completions made to The Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank by two groups of aircrew members have been compared. A group of 283 men who went to an "overseas' combat assignment was found to differ from a group of 57 men who had the same opportunity but did not go overseas. The following patterns of attitudes or motives characterized the members of those crews which went overseas: (1) General satisfaction with the Air Force. (2) More concern with opportunities for training and education. (3) Less frequent somatic complaints. (4) Feeling of general social responsibility."
ISSN:0095-8891
0022-006X
1946-1887
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/h0059163