Reasons for Unsatisfactory Participation in the Army Reserve: A Socialization Perspective.

Abstract

This report describes the results of interviews with 100 Army reservists who stopped participating in weekend drills. Based on socialization and psychological contract theories, respondents answered open ended questions regarding the reasons for their non-participation. Problems were described in the recruiting process, the newcomer orientation program, leadership, and communication. In spite of these reasons for leaving, 70% stated they would rejoin a unit if the causes of their quitting were removed. Recommendations are offered regarding procedures and policies which should reduce unsatisfactory participation losses in Army Reserve units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA367792

Entities

People

  • Aimee Kominiak
  • Bob Barrios-choplin
  • George W. Thomas

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Army Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Contracts
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Human Behavior
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Training
  • Management Personnel
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Recruiting
  • Social Psychology
  • Systems Management
  • Training
  • United States

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Organizational Psychology.