Research Note: Satisfaction with Air Force Way of Life Pre- and Post-9/11

This study examined whether satisfaction with the Air Force (AF) as way of life increased post-9/11 and whether it has sustained. Using data from 179,309 personnel collected across a period of eight years (2000–2008) in four waves of cross-sectional data collection, we found that satisfaction with t...

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Published in:Armed forces and society 2015-10, Vol.41 (4), p.734-741
Main Authors: Spera, Christopher, Matto, Holly C., Travis, Wendy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed forces
Attitudes
Data collection
Demographics
Research Note
Terrorism
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Summary:This study examined whether satisfaction with the Air Force (AF) as way of life increased post-9/11 and whether it has sustained. Using data from 179,309 personnel collected across a period of eight years (2000–2008) in four waves of cross-sectional data collection, we found that satisfaction with the AF as a way of life increased dramatically following 9/11 and since then has declined from the height, but has not returned to pre-9/11 levels. After controlling for time as well as demographics, the best predictors of satisfaction were (1) feeling that the AF is a good environment for bringing up children, (2) a strong a sense of community, and (3) perceived strong unit leader support for members and their families.
ISSN:0095-327X
1556-0848
DOI:10.1177/0095327X14550857