An Experimental Evaluation of the Effects of a Realistic Job Preview on Marine Recruit Affect, Intentions and Behavior

Abstract

A realistic job preview (RJP) was administered to Marine Recruits shortly after arrival at the Recruit Depot. A strong experimental design utilizing placebo and control groups and three replications led to the findings that: the RJP treatment groups had lower, although not statistically significant, attrition at three months, 10.3% vs. 14.9% significantly lower six- month, 14.9% vs. 23.8% and one-year 22.4% vs. 33.1% attrition rates; and significantly higher performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076604

Entities

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  • Bruce M. Meglino
  • Stanley O. Horner
  • William H. Mobley

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  • University of South Carolina

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  • Biomedical
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  • Psychology

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