The Effectiveness of Intercultural Relations Training for Vietnam Advisors

Abstract

An intercultural relations (ICR) - Vietnam (VN) program was designed to provide pre-deployment training to Navy personnel for duty in Vietnam. The interim report examines the degree to which the program was having desired effects. A series of objective instruments was selected for measuring relevant attitudinal change. Baseline data were collected from trainees regarding skills in interpersonal relations, flexibility, leadership style, and level of self- actualization. This information was used as a reference in assessing skills after training. Tests were also administered to a control group and to a group tested only after training. Pretest and posttest difference scores were tested for statistical significance. It was hypothesized that training would have a greater impact upon attitude change than that in a comparable control group.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0763354

Entities

People

  • Alan W. Lau
  • Ervin W. Curtis

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Case Studies
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Military Advisors
  • Military Personnel
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Theoretical Analysis.