Death anxiety and reenlistment intentions in airmen with and without combat zone experience
by Van Belkum, L J, Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2010, 106 pages; 3432516

Abstract:

The personal constructs theory was the theoretical orientation for this study; specifically, the idea that people change because of their experiences, and those changes influence subsequent decisions and expectations. The study compared death anxiety levels and reenlistment intentions between three groups of United States Air Force (USAF) members. The control group had never deployed, the second group had completed one deployment, and the third group had completed two or more deployments. Using quantitative methodology and a quasi-experimental approach, group differences were evaluated using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric equivalent. Data were collected from 162 individuals using the 2003 revised Collett-Lester Fear of Death scale in conjunction with demographic questions. The ANOVA found no significant differences between the deployed and non-deployed groups for death anxiety or reenlistment intentions. Additionally, no differences were found in death anxiety scores based on any demographic characteristics. However, the death anxiety scores for the military members tested diverged noticeably from scores found in previous studies with non-military populations.

 
AdviserNancy S. Bostain
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 72-02, p. , Jan 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsOccupational psychology; Military studies
Publication Number3432516
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