Youth Attitude Tracking Study: Propensity Report
Abstract
The Fall 1990 Communications and Enlistment Decision Studies/Youth Attitude Tracking Study III (CEDS/YATS III) was conducted between December 12, 1990 and February 7, 1991. Approximately 10,000 males and females, between 16 and 24 years of age, were included in the survey. The demographic characteristics of respondents exhibited several expected patterns given the findings from previous surveys. For example, school, employment, and material status were all found to be related to respondent age. The questionnaire also asked youth a variety of questions about the likelihood of their serving in the active Military Services (i.e., Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) or Reserve Military Services (i.e., National Guard and Reserves) in the near future. Finally, enlistment likelihood, or propensity, was examined with respect to recent events in the Middle East. The Fall 1990 YATS III provides valuable information about their enlistment propensity especially as global events become increasingly dramatic. Enlisting in the Armed Forces, particularly for younger males, continues to be viewed as a viable career option for nearly one-third of 16-24 year-old males and slightly over one-tenth of 16-24 year-old females.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA244534
Entities
Organizations
- Westat