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JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Personality as a Predictor of Military Suitability
Author(s): Michael R. Stowers, Jennifer L. Thompson
Citation: Michael R. Stowers, Jennifer L. Thompson, (2011) "Personality as a Predictor of Military Suitability" Vol. 11, Iss. 2, pp. 24 - 34
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
Military and paramilitary screening utilizes clinical interviews to screen recruits for suitability, which are costly and time consuming compared to written assessments. This study examined whether the dimensions of Emotional Adjustment, Integrity/Control, Intellectual Efficiency, and Interpersonal Relations from the 16PF Protective Services Report predicted recruits’ interview score in order to provide a cheaper alternative. Data from 267 civilian police recruits was used to determine if the dimensions were predictive of interview score. The study found that Intellectual Efficiency and Interpersonal Relations predicted recruits’ interview score. Implications for including the PSR in military and paramilitary selection are discussed.
