POWER AND AFFECTIVITY IN THE SOCIALIZATION OF AIR FORCE ROTC CADETS.

Abstract

This study attempts to account for differences in the extent to which Air Force ROTC cadets become committed to a favorable attitude toward service in the Air Force and committed to an active role in the Air Force ROTC before being commissioned. Commitment is postulated to result from anticipatory socialization whereby cadets are given opportunity to adopt behavior appropriate to the role of an Air Force officer. It is hypothesized that adoption of this behavior depends on (1) 'power' defined as a cadet's susceptibility to ROTC influence during his first freshman semester; and (2) 'affectivity' defined as a favorable attitude toward the Air Force as an future employer, during his first freshman semester. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0676285

Entities

People

  • Helen Rose Potter

Organizations

  • University of New Mexico

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Environment
  • Military Organizations

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
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