Assessing the Quality of Life in the U. S. Army.

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Abstract:

The research developed and measured a set of attitudinal indicators along which first term enlisted men in the U.S. Army evaluated the quality of their Army lives. The research also sought to arrive at predictors of the career intentions of first term volunteers. Results indicated that the length of time spent in service, post location, and race had significant effects on the quality of life ratings given by men in the sample. Attitudinal indicators of the quality of Army life as perceived by enlisted personnel can be useful in a number of ways Aid in setting priorities in personnel programs evaluate the success of a specific program identify potential trouble spots in morale. Modified author abstract

Author(s):
Holz, Robert F. ; Gitter, George
Author Organization(s):
BOSTON AREA ACADEMIC CONSORTIUM INC MASS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. May-Oct 73,
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARI-Technical paper-256
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC19-73-C-0040
Project Number(s):
DA-2-Q-161102-B-74-E
Monitor Series:
Technical paper-256
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Military personnel, *Public opinion, Military facilities, Personnel development, Organization theory, Race relations, Job satisfaction, Attitudes(Psychology), Surveys
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
*Quality of life
Report Date:
1974 Sep 01