A Longitudinal Study of Attitude Change and Alienation during Basic Combat Training.
Abstract
A questionnaire containing attitude and alienation items and background information was administered to 974 enlisted men at Fort Knox during the week prior to beginning basic training (March 1970) and during their final week of basic training (May 1970). It was also administered to samples of these men during the intervening weeks. Results indicated: attitudes were relatively stable during basic training; morale seemed to improve during training; soldiers were satisfied with military leadership (although there were criticisms of the organizational efficiency of the Army); the men recognized the importance of their service and cared how well they performed as soldiers; soldiers wanted to maintain many military traditions, but were concerned that their constitutional rights not be violated. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0782192
Entities
People
- Eugene H. Drucker
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization