Hispanic Concerns about the U.S. Navy.

Abstract

A sample of Hispanics from California, Texas, Illinois and New York, provided questions they would like to ask about the U.S. Navy. Content analysis of the questions revealed emphases on certain concerns. A sample of Illinois college students was included in the study for comparison purposes. The concerns expressed by Hispanics and Anglo-Americans are generally similar. However, Hispanics are concerned that the Navy may not be sufficiently Hispanic and thus they may lose their cultural identity by joining it, and the Navy schedules may prove unpleasant. Concern is also expressed about Anglo prejudice and threats to one's dignity. Finally, they mention more frequently than the ANGLO-Americans, that they are likely to miss their families and be unable to meet their family obligations. However, some of these negative concerns are balanced by more favorable emphasis of personal improvement, promotions, glory and special privileges cognitively linked with service in the Navy. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA098704

Entities

People

  • Harry C. Triandia

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Hispanics
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Minority Groups
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Naval Personnel Management