Social Awareness and Action Training (SAAT)
Abstract
The aim of the research is to develop and evaluate the effects of a new training program--the Social Awareness & Action Training (SAAT)--on soldier resilience and performance prior to, during, and following deployment. In Phase 1 (Months 1-6), we adapted and evaluated the SAAT. Focus groups for the SAAT program were conducted at Fort Bliss in June 2011, resulting in revisions to the training. To determine the intervention effectiveness and safety, we then trained four staff members to perform a preliminary SAAT study at Fort Lewis in September, 2011 to evaluate post-treatment social resilience in the Intervention Group (Social Fitness Training) compared to an active Control Group (Cultural Awareness Training). Results revealed small effect sizes. In consultation with CPT Paul Lester from CSF and COL Amy Adler, LTC Dennis McGurk, and LTC Jeffrey Thomas at WRAIR, we revised the Social Fitness Training and performed a second pilot study using a pretestposttest design at Fort Sill in March, 2012. Results revealed moderate to large effect sizes of the training on our measures, and preparation for Phase 2 (e.g., final revisions to the training, preparation of materials the Soldiers, identification and training of the trainers, etc) has begun.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA567241
Entities
People
- John T. Cacioppo
Organizations
- University of Chicago