The Prediction of Early Army Attrition Through the use of Autobiographical Information Questionnaires.

Abstract

Experimental autobiographical questionnaires, including items validated in previous research and new items suggested by that research, were administered to samples of incoming Army enlistees at Forts Dix and Sill. Data on 180-day attrition were collected. Questionnaire results were item analyzed using attrition criterion, and cross-validities were computed for all items. Results substantially confirmed the earlier research outcomes and indicated that autobiographical information could assist in identifying enlistees most likely to experience early attrition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA059237

Entities

People

  • Blake A. Frank
  • Frank W. Erwin

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Attrition
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Questionnaires
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Security
  • Training
  • United States
  • Validation

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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