Selective Retention: A Longitudinal Analysis. 4. Attrition Six Months After Recruit Training
Abstract
This report is one of a series that describes a longitudinal study of a cohort of first-term enlisted personnel to determine how various variables are related to attrition. The purpose of the effort described herein was to determine how various behavioral intentions, attitudes, demographic characteristics, expectations, and performance indices are related to attrition occurring 6 to 7 months after recruit training. Enlisted master record information indicated that attrition between the end of recruit training and 6 to 7 months later was 5.3 percent. The variables most highly associated with attrition were lack of promotions, unauthorized absences, and the perceived honesty of the recruiter. These findings indicated that behaviorally disruptive individuals were generally discharged. Recommendations focused on maintaining closer attitudinal and motivational scrutiny of individuals during their first several months after recruit training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA107937
Entities
People
- Samuel B. Landau