Development of a Computer Adaptive Non-Cognitive Test for Officer Assessment Applications: Research Plan
Abstract
Officers play an important role in the U.S. Army and have a direct impact on the Soldiers that they lead. As a result, it is important to be able to identify high-potential individuals for these roles. The goal of the current research was to identify the most promising characteristics of an assessment that can support officer selection and assessment requirements. First, a meta-analysis was conducted to identify the personality characteristics that have the strongest relationships with leader potential and performance outcomes. The results of this meta-analysis were then supplemented with a qualitative review of Army doctrine and subsequent focus groups with subject matter experts to develop and refine a comprehensive list of personality characteristics for officer assessment. In addition, a review of the psychometric literature was also conducted to identify new models and administration formats that may enhance the validity of the assessment. This research provided a clearer picture of the characteristics of non-cognitive assessments that can be successfully used for officer selection and assignment requirements. Therefore, this report concludes with a proposed research plan for the Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) to develop an officer assessment that incorporates the findings from this project.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1189407
Entities
People
- Christopher Nye
- Colin L. Omori
- Fritz Drasgow
- Nathan Baker
- Oleksandr Chernyshenko
- Stephen Stark
- William L. Scott
Organizations
- Drasgow Consulting Group
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences