U.S. Navy Dental Corps Officer Survey: Perceptions, Attitudes, and Turnover Intent
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate profession-related attitudes and perceptions of active duty Navy Dental Corps officers and to identify demographic, professional, and attitudinal factors associated with turnover intent. Statistical analyses of the responses of the 1,156 Dental Corps officers (70%) who returned the anonymous survey indicated that a number of important professional values (e.g., training, camaraderie, challenge, quality of care) are both highly prized and well afforded with the Navy Dental Corps. However, pay, promotion opportunities, and administrative or collateral duty requirements are identified as areas of greatest concern. Satisfaction with the job, pay, and promotion opportunities were negatively associated with the intent to separate from active duty. Subspecialists in oral/maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, and endodontics were more likely to express a turnover intent. The results of this study provide an empirical basis for an improved understanding of the Navy Dental Corps and can serve as a valuable heuristic for policy deliberations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 05, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA242150
Entities
People
- D. S. Nice
- Susan M. Hilton
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center