Developing an Instrument for Measuring the Attitudes of Hispanics in the Navy: A Pilot Study.

Abstract

An experimental instrument was developed to assess the attitudes of Hispanic sailors on active duty. The instrument was made up of projective pictures, semantic differential scales, open-ended sentences/questions, and items to assess English and Spanish ability, intention to reenlist, and so forth. The experimental instrument was administered individually to fourteen (14) Hispanic sailors, seven Mexican-Americans and seven Puerto Ricans. Findings indicate that the instrument is capable of tapping subjective attitudes toward Navy life, about fellow sailors (whites, Blacks, and Hispanics) reenlistment, the family, etc. Suggestions for revising the instrument for large scale administration to groups, and future research needs are also given. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA092932

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  • John D. Scott

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  • Temple University

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  • Active Duty
  • Education
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  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Pilot Studies
  • Psychology
  • Recruiting
  • Reenlistment
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  • Sociology
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