1999 Navy Quality of Life: Survey Results
Abstract
One purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions that Sailors have of quality of life (QOL) in the Navy. A second purpose was to determine if Sailors intending to remain in the Navy at their next decision point reported more favorable perceptions QOL than Sailors who intended to leave, and ifso, in which areas of "life domains." Results were based on returned surveys from 3565 Sailors part of a randomly selected sample. Analyses focused on domains as a whole and on specific aspects of them. Enlisted rated 9 of 11 domains favorably. Shipboard Life received negative ratings. Officers rated all domains favorably, with the exception of Shipboard Life (lukewarm ratings). Enlisted and officer "stayers" (planned to stay in the Navy) rated Shipboard Life and Military Job more favorably than "leavers." Enlisted stayers were more favorable than leavers on all the aspects of Shipboard Life officer stayers on 8 of 12. Enlisted stayers were more favorable than leavers on all the aspects of Military Job Officer stayers 9 of 12. It was concluded that the Navy Life Domains Questionnaire is a useful tool for measuring QOL in the Navy and identifying specific aspects that need improvements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA406102
Entities
People
- Gerry L. Wilcove
- Michael J. Schwerin
Organizations
- Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology