Perceptions of sexual harassment training received in the military: An exploratory investigation of U.S. Army Reserve attitudes
by Clark, Thaddeus J., Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2008, 146 pages; 3297418

Abstract:

The purpose of this qualitative study is to evaluate U.S. Army Reserve component soldiers' attitudes and perceptions of sexual harassment training received in the military. Sexual harassment is an issue that plagues organizations from conducting their mission. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 first prohibited discrimination based on an individual's sex. Since the ruling, American organizations have developed policies defining sexual harassment, and outlined the consequences of engaging in such behavior (Perry, 1996). Sexual harassment training is a means to combat the issue of sexual harassment in organizations. The scope of this study is to gain insight from soldiers and contribute to the body of knowledge concerning sexual harassment training in the U.S. Army Reserve in order to propose recommendations to improve military sexual harassment training programs. By utilizing the qualitative methodology, through the use of individual, in-depth interviews, soldiers' attitudes and perceptions concerning their experiences with sexual harassment training in the military can be revealed. Working to improve military sexual harassment training programs will help to heighten soldiers' awareness and enhance sexual harassment prevention measures to allow military units to focus on their mission rather than the distraction of sexual harassment. Overall, the sampled soldiers perceive sexual harassment training in the U.S. Army Reserve as being beneficial and completely necessary to control sexual harassment in this work environment. Based on the results of the data from the interviews, soldiers identified numerous ways to improve the effectiveness of current U.S. Army Reserve sexual harassment training programs. Incorporating creative teaching tools such as case studies, scenarios, role play, movie clips, and guest speakers into the programs' constructs, will work to increase soldiers' attentiveness and maximize the lasting impact of the training on soldiers' attitudes and perceptions of sexual harassment.

 
AdviserStephanie Fraser-Beekman
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 69-02, p. , May 2008
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSchool counseling; Military studies
Publication Number3297418
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