Sociometric Indicators of Leadership: An Exploratory Analysis

Abstract

The current study explored the use of wearable sensors during squad exercises as a way to objectively assess leader and follower interactions. Officer candidates from the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School (N = 30) wore sociometric sensors during rigorous squad-level field training exercises to collect Bluetooth and infrared data. Despite the small sample, data analyses indicated differences in behaviors between squad leaders, particularly with regard to communication patterns within the squad. Findings are presented along with recommendations regarding future development and research objectives and a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the wearable sensor technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1045469

Entities

People

  • Camilla Knott
  • Elizabeth R. Uhl
  • Frederick Diedrich
  • Melissa Stuhlman
  • Robert McCormack
  • Scott Flanagan
  • Tatiana Toumbeva

Organizations

  • Aptima (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Case Studies
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programming
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Indicators
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Instructors
  • Leadership
  • Military Research
  • Personality
  • Psychology
  • Social Networks
  • Social Sciences
  • Training
  • Wearable Technology

Readers

  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.