Psychological Aspects of Aviators' Success.

Abstract

This study compared female and male Air Force pilots across four differing methodologies. A computerized interview survey indicated several gender differences in attitudes toward military aviation. Males appear to continue to be uncomfortable with mixed squadrons. Females seem to have concerns about flying in combat. An in-depth personality test showed female pilots were in between male pilots and college student controls. A more global personality study showed that there are differences between early and mid-career female pilots with apparent changes across time. Finally, a new test of personality, psychopathology, and crew interaction was developed in order to more specifically quantify gender, selection, training, and retention issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA328834

Entities

People

  • Suzanne E. Mcglohn

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aviation Personnel
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Training
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Pilots
  • Personality
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pilots
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.