An Analysis of factors Associated with Guard-Prisoner Hostility at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the guard least capable of performing effectively at the Disciplinary Barracks. The degree to which a guard expressed hostility toward prisoners or the operational environment, as measured by a questionnaire-survey, was the primary determinant for ineffective performance potential. To provide a means of identifying the hostile guard, several variables were considered. These variables were ued to determine if similarities existed in the background, personality, or attitude of guards expressing a high degree of hostility. Two validated behavioral tests were used to complement the questionnaire-survey. They were the Srole Anomie Scale and the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. Analysis of data revealed that several differences existed between guards high in hostility and those low in hostility. These differences were the degree to which the guard was anomic and possessed certain personality traits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 1971
Accession Number
ADA067464

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  • Charles A. Hines

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Biomedical

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  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Correctional Systems
  • Crime
  • Data Analysis
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Environment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Minority Groups
  • New York
  • Officer Personnel
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Prisoners
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  • Training
  • United States

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