Life Path as a Predictor of Performance in the Navy: Phase I Research.
Abstract
'Life path' as used in this report, is a term used to describe typical patterns of interaction which an individual has experienced with various socializing institutions prior to his/her enlistment in the Navy. 'Investment behavior' is used to describe the relative willingness of an individual to engage in institutionally sanctioned behavior to enhance his/her effectiveness in the Navy. The research is designed to determine the extent to which the life path variable can be used to predict variations in investment behavior. During Phase I, two protype instruments were developed which were capable of measuring the above two classes of variables. The methodology used in designing the life path instrument and the Investment Behavior Checklist are described. The life path instrument consisted of seven scales in addition to a composite scale. The Investment Behavior Checklist was design to permit company commanders to evaluate critical components of recruit performance during basic training. No criterion data were obtained during Phase I. Preliminary analyses were performed on the data derived from the life path instrument.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA031618
Entities
People
- Garmon West
- William E. Gaymon
Organizations
- American Institutes for Research