Accession Number:

ADA017871

Title:

Identification and Analysis of Social Incentives in Air Force Technical Training.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept. Jun 72-Aug 75,

Corporate Author:

OHIO STATE UNIV COLUMBUS DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Personal Author(s):

• Wood,Michael T.
• Hakel,Milton D.
• DelGaizo,Edward R.
• Klimoski,Richard J.

Report Date:

1975-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

142.0

Abstract:

The report describes the procedures followed in identifying and analyzing social incentives which might be used in Air Force technical training. Questionnaire techniques were used to scale potential incentives for attractiveness, feasibility and other characteristics. Personal motives, background variables, and leadership climate factors were found to be related to attractiveness ratings. Six social incentives from the original list were redesignated as social behaviors which should be encouraged in training environments to enhance performance. On the basis of the questionnaire and administrative assessments of feasibility data, 18 additional incentives both social and non-social were proposed for use in a field experimental situation.

Descriptors:

• *Motivation
• *Air Force training
• Students
• Performance(Human)
• Attitudes(Psychology)
• Learning
• Social psychology
• Awards
• Personnel development
• Questionnaires
• Surveys

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE