A Factor Analytic Study of Attritions from Naval Aviation Training,
Abstract
Students who do not successfully complete naval aviation training are asked to complete an open-ended questionnaire concerning their reasons for entering and leaving the program, their likes and dislikes about the program, and characteristics of their instructors. The purpose of the present study WAS: (1) to develop an objectively structured questionnaire from an analysis of responses of a large sample of attritions to this open-ended questionnaire; (2) to identify the most salient factors emerging from responses to the newly developed questionnaire; and (3) to compare attritions from the pilot and NFO training program on these response factors. An objectively structured questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of 221 attritions, and the data were analyzed by a series of principal components factor analyses. For each of six major content areas, a small number of well-defined and easily- interpretable factors emerged. Loadings from the pilot-NFO dichotomy revealed differences on a substantial number of factors. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the newly-developed questionnaire be revised and implemented on a continuing basis. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 04, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0763356
Entities
People
- Annette G. Baisden
- Richard H. Shannon
- Rosalie K. Ambler
- Wayne L. Waag
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory