scholarly journals Between-Sex Differences in the Work Sample Test Battery Performed by Law Enforcement Recruits

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Lockie ◽  
Maria M. Beitzel ◽  
Joseph M. Dulla ◽  
J. Jay Dawes ◽  
Robin M. Orr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Test Battery ◽  
Work Sample ◽  
Sample Test

scholarly journals Physical Fitness Characteristics That Relate to Work Sample Test Battery Performance in Law Enforcement Recruits

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Lockie ◽  
J. Dawes ◽  
Katherine Balfany ◽  
Ciara Gonzales ◽  
Maria Beitzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Solid Wall ◽  
Test Battery ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Work Sample ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Chain Link ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Partial Correlations ◽  
Mountain Climbers

This study determined relationships between an agency-specific fitness test battery (PT500), and a work sample test battery (WSTB) in law enforcement recruits. Retrospective analysis on 219 males and 34 females from one agency was conducted. The PT500 comprised: push-ups, sit-ups, and mountain climbers in 120 s; pull-ups; and 201 m and 2.4 km runs. The WSTB comprised: 99 yard (90.53 m) obstacle course (99OC); body drag (BD) with a 165 pound (75 kg) dummy; 6 foot (1.83 m) chain link fence (CLF) and solid wall (SW) climb; and 500 yard (457.2 m) run (500R). Partial correlations, controlling for sex, calculated PT500 and WSTB relationships (p < 0.05). Stepwise regression determined whether fitness predicted WSTB performance. The 500R related to all PT500 assessments (r range = −0.127–0.574), 99OC related to all bar push-ups and mountain climbers, and BD related to none. The CLF related to sit-ups, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run; SW related to mountain climbers, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run (r range = −0.127–−0.315). Push-ups, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run were involved in predictive relationships for 99OC, CLF, SW, and 500R (r2 range = 0.217–0.500). To perform better in the WSTB and job-specific tasks, developing upper-body strength and aerobic fitness may be beneficial.

scholarly journals Time Spent Working in Custody Influences Work Sample Test Battery Performance of Deputy Sheriffs Compared to Recruits

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1108
Author(s):  
Robert Lockie ◽  
Robin Orr ◽  
Matthew Moreno ◽  
J. Dawes ◽  
Joseph Dulla
Keyword(s):  
Solid Wall ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Test Battery ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Work Sample ◽  
Chain Link ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Deputy Sheriffs ◽  
Post Hoc

This study determined the influence of years spent working in custody on fitness measured by a state-specific testing battery (Work Sample Test Battery; WSTB) in deputy sheriffs. Retrospective analysis was conducted on one patrol school class (51 males, 13 females) divided into three groups depending on time spent working in custody: DS24 (<24 months; n = 20); DS2547 (25–47 months; n = 23); and DS48+ (≥48 months; n = 21). These groups were compared to a recruit class (REC; 219 males, 34 females) in the WSTB, which comprised five tasks completed for time: 99-yard (90.53-m) obstacle course (99OC); 165-pound (75-kg) dummy drag; six-foot (1.83-m) chain link fence (CLF) and solid wall (SW) climb; and 500-yard (457.2-m) run (500R). A univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) (controlling for sex and age) with Bonferroni post hoc determined significant between-group differences. DS48+ were slower in the 99OC compared to the REC (p = 0.007) and performed the CLF and SW slower than all groups (p ≤ 0.012). DS24, DS2547, and DS48+ were all slower than REC in the 500R (p ≤ 0.002). Physical training should be implemented to maintain fitness and job-specific task performance in deputy sheriffs working custody, especially considering the sedentary nature of this work.

scholarly journals The Effects of Trivialization of Workplace Violence on Its Victims: Profession and Sex Differences in a Cross-Sectional Study among Healthcare and Law Enforcement Workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Geoffrion ◽  
Jane Goncalves ◽  
Richard Boyer ◽  
André Marchand ◽  
Stéphane Guay
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Workers from the law enforcement and healthcare sectors tend to normalize or mute their victimization from workplace violence (WPV). Objectives: This study aims to assess the impact of the trivialization of WPV on psychological consequences for workers who have been affected by a WPV incident. The second aim is to assess the moderating effect of sex on the trivialization of WPV. The third and overarching aim is to assess the moderating effect of professional identity on the relations between individual and organizational factors and psychological consequences following a WPV incident. Methods: The findings are based on a convenience sample of 377 (204 female and 173 male) workers from the law enforcement and healthcare sectors. Individual factors (sex, age, professional identity, prior victimization, witnessing WPV, injuries, and trivialization of violence) and perceived support factors (colleagues’ support and employer’s support) were used as predictor variables of psychological consequences in hierarchical linear regression models. Sex was used as a moderator of trivialization while professional identity was used as a moderator of all predictors. Findings: When individual and social support factors were controlled for, normalizing violence was negatively associated with psychological consequences while perceiving a taboo associated with complaining about WPV was positively associated for all participants. When these relations were moderated by the sex of the participants and then by their professional identity, normalization was found to decrease psychological consequences only for male healthcare workers. Implications: To help employees cope with WPV, organizations should promote strategies adapted to profession and sex differences. For male healthcare workers, normalization as a cognitive coping strategy should be formally recognized. For both professions and sexes, organizational strategies that counter the perceived taboo of complaining about violence should be reinforced.

Effect of work sample test upon self-selection and turnover of job applicants.

1973 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Farr ◽  
Brian S. O'Leary ◽  
C. J. Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Job Applicants ◽  
Work Sample ◽  
Self Selection ◽  
Sample Test

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Korean Style Work Sample Test for Hand Function

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
임승건 ◽  
Kiyeon Chang ◽  
김지연 ◽  
CHOI JAE WOOK
Keyword(s):  
Hand Function ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Work Sample ◽  
Sample Test

scholarly journals A META-ANALYSIS OF WORK SAMPLE TEST VALIDITY: UPDATING AND INTEGRATING SOME CLASSIC LITERATURE

2005 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 1009-1037 ◽  
Author(s):  
PHILIP L. ROTH ◽  
PHILIP BOBKO ◽  
LYNN A. McFARLAND
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Work Sample ◽  
Classic Literature ◽  
Sample Test

scholarly journals Relationships between Isometric Strength and the 74.84-kg (165-lb) Body Drag Test in Law Enforcement Recruits

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
Robert G. Lockie ◽  
Matthew R. Moreno ◽  
Megan B. McGuire ◽  
Tomas J. Ruvalcaba ◽  
Ashley M. Bloodgood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Stepwise Linear Regression ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Body Drag

Abstract This study investigated whether: law enforcement recruits could complete a 74.84-kg (165-lb) body drag without specific training; relationships between the body drag and absolute and relative isometric grip and leg/back strength could be established to assist with training recommendations; a strength baseline needed to complete the 74.84-kg body drag could be established. Retrospective analysis on a recruit class (72 males, 21 females) from one agency was conducted. Recruits completed the body drag, and had strength assessed by hand grip and leg/back dynamometers in the week before academy. The body drag required the recruit to lift the dummy to standing and drag it 9.75 m as quickly as possible. Independent samples t-tests calculated between-sex differences in the drag and strength measures. Recruits were ranked according to drag time to describe the strength of recruits that could not perform the task. Pearson’s correlations and a stepwise linear regression calculated relationships between the body drag and isometric strength. Male recruits completed the drag faster and were stronger than females (p < 0.001). Only two females could not complete the drag, and they had leg/back strength below 100 kg. Greater absolute (r = -0.599 and -0.677) and relative (r = -0.261 and -0.322) grip (combined score) and leg/back strength, respectively, related to a faster drag. Absolute leg/back strength predicted the body drag (r2 = 0.444). Improving absolute isometric grip and leg/back strength could enhance dragging ability. A minimum isometric leg/back strength score of 100 kg may be needed to perform a 74.84-kg body drag.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document