Attitudes of Youth Toward Military Service: A Comparison of Results of National Surveys Conducted in May 1971 and November 1971.

Abstract

As a part of a systematic study of the enlistment motivation and attitudes toward employment and education held by American youth, two nationwide samples of male civilians, 16 to 21 years old, were surveyed by personal interviews to compare and contrast the reactions of youth to key topics and programs of military service in May 1971 and November 1971. Both surveys indicated that the most important occupational goals for youth were pay and secure/steady employment. Also there was an overwhelming endorsement of the all-volunteer military service in both surveys. The results presented regarding service preference; enlistment incentives; military potential; and exposure to the military.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
ADA015577

Entities

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Contrast
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Human Behavior
  • Motivation
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Volunteers

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Naval Personnel Management