Prediction of Disciplinary Behavior in a Two-Year Follow-Up Sample.
Abstract
Predictors identified as promising in antecedent studies were validated in a longitudinal sample representative of Army input. Experimental measures included tests and personal data obtainable during induction and classification processing, a personal history form developed expressly to predict military delinquency, and ratings by basic training cadre on the individual's trouble-making propensities. Measures were analyzed in relation to a criterion based on type of discharge and court-martial conviction. The most valid single predictors were the newly developed Personal History Form, the Army Personal Inventory, years of education, age, and the Armed Forces Qualification Test. Ratings by basic training cadre, less valid as single predictors, made an important contribution to validity because they were relatively independent of the other measures. Several of the predictors investigated provide moderately effective and economical measures of service acceptability. AFQT score, age, and level of education are readily available prior to acceptance for service. a personal inventory and basic training cadre ratings would contribute to early identification of potential trouble-makers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- ADA079246
Entities
People
- Adrian U. Dubuisson
- Bryan Sargent