scholarly journals Characteristics of will as predictors of risk inclination of military university students in the process of professional military socialization

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-149
Author(s):  
Denis A. Meshcheryakov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
University Students ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Rational Behavior ◽  
Military Socialization

One of the important and relevant problems of social psychology is the study of the role of will characteristics as important regulators of risk behavior. It is especially interesting to investigate it in such a specific social group as military personnel, whose activities are associated with risk both directly and indirectly. In view of this, the purpose of the research presented in the article is to study changes in volitional determination of risk and rational behavior of the military university students in the process of professional military socialization. As a hypothesis, we suggest that different volitional characteristics mainly determine risk behavior and behavior associated with rationality. The research involves 182 military students (aged M = 20.5; SD = 1.6) of Saratov Military Institute of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. We used the following techniques to analyze changes in volitional determination of rational and risk behavior: the technique for diagnosing the manifestation of volitional personality traits “Volitional personality traits” (M. V. Chumakov); “Risk-taking” questionnaire (A. M. Schubert); the technique for diagnosing two personality traits – readiness for risk and rationality – as psychological variables reflecting the characteristics of personal regulation of the subject’s choices (such as decision-making) in the broad context of life situations “Personality factors of decision making” (T. V. Kornilova). We revealed the complication of the volitional determination of rational and risk behavior in the process of professional military socialization; we also found major volitional personality traits, that are predictors of readiness for risk and rationality. It is shown that 8% of variations in rational behavior are due to purposefulness and initiative, and 8% of variations in risk behavior are due to persistence. The study of the identified parameters can help in determining the inclination to risk and rationality of military personnel, their influence on behavior in the course of performing service and combat missions and, consequently, on their more effective and high-quality performance.

scholarly journals Value Factors of Risk Propensity in Military University Cadets at Different Stages of Military-Professional Socialization

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 414-421
Author(s):  
Denis A. Meshcheryakov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Socialization ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Rational Behavior ◽  
Risk Propensity ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Value Determination ◽  
Military Institute ◽  
And Behavior

The study of the role of values through the prism of the problem of risk and risky behavior in the process of military-professional socialization of cadets is an interesting and important task of social psychology. Adherence to certain basic universal values, the formation of a willingness to take risks for them, or vice versa, their rejection, significantly affect the successful performance of service activities of military personnel, and therefore on society and the state as a whole. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to study changes in the value determination of risky and rational behavior in military University cadets in the process of military – professional socialization, to test the hypothesis that the behavior associated with risk and behavior associated with rationality are mainly due to different values. 182 cadets of the Saratov military Institute of the national guard of the Russian Federation took part in the study. Method. To study changes in the value determination of risky and rational behavior and identify the most important value predictors of risk readiness and rationality, we used the questionnaire “Personal decision factors” (LFR) by T. V. Kornilova, as well as the questionnaire by Sh. Schwartz (PVQ-R). Data processing was performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics Subscription program. Based on the conducted correlation and regression analysis, the complexity of the value determination of risky and rational behavior in the process of military-professional socialization was revealed, as well as the main factors – the values of risk readiness and rationality.

Relationship of Personality Factors to Conceived Values in Male University Students

1965 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 609-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Dorcas Butt ◽  
Edro I. Signori
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Male University Students ◽  
Statistical Results

This study is an extension of a project published by Mortis (1956). The “Ways to Live Questionnaire” and the “Sixteen Personality Factors Questionnaire, Form A” were administered to a random sample of 201 undergraduate university male students. The hypothesis, that students who like a certain philosophy towards life will have personality traits different from those of students who do not like it, was supported. However, the statistical results as well as the interpretation of the relationships in this study differ from those reported by Morris.

scholarly journals Dynamics of indicators of interpersonal relationships of courses of a military university at different stages of military and professional socialization

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-67
Author(s):  
Denis A. Meshcheryakov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Professional Socialization ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Actual Problem ◽  
Military Socialization ◽  
The Individual

The article deals with the actual problem of interpersonal relations among military personnel. The urgency of studying this problem is determined by the high importance of this special social group, which performs the function of protecting society and the state. The purpose of the paper is to study the dynamics of indicators of various characteristics (styles) of interpersonal relations among cadets of a military higher educational institution in the process of military-professional socialization in the context of studying the specifics of interpersonal relations among military personnel. As a hypothesis, it is suggested that the specifics of military service presupposes cadets’ preference for certain styles of interpersonal relations at all stages of military socialization. The study involved 182 male cadets of Saratov Military Order of Zhukov Red Banner Institute of National Guard Troops, aged 18 to 26 years, M = 20.5 years. Sample size: 1st academic year – n = 38; 2nd year – n = 48; 3rd year – n = 28; 4th year – n = 32; 5th year – n = 36. To determine the individual style of interpersonal relations, the methodology “Diagnostics of interpersonal relations” by T. Leary (modified by L. N. Sobchik) was used. In the course of empirical research, it was found that the characteristics of interpersonal relations in the process of military socialization are developing quite actively. There is a constant positive dynamics of the styles of interpersonal relations aimed at cooperation, mutual assistance, and acceptance of responsibility. Based on a comparative analysis, it was revealed that the most preferred styles of interpersonal relations are authoritarian, selfish, friendly and altruistic styles.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Personality Traits, Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Adaptation among University Students in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Mohammed H. Abood ◽  
Bassam H. Alharbi ◽  
Fatin Mhaidat ◽  
Ahmad M. Gazo
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Academic Adaptation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

The current study investigates the relationship between personality traits according to the big five personality factors model, academic self-efficacy and academic adaptation among Hashemite University students in light of gender and specialization. The purposive sample consisted of 546 under graduated students, 258 males and 306 females. Three scales are used: the Five Factor Model (FFM), for academic self-efficacy and for academic adaption. The results show statistically significant differences in the average of participants’ degrees attributed to efficacy and academic adaption in favor of females and scientific specializations. They also show that agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience, extroversion and neuroticism are most common among university students, with a statistically significant positive correlation between extroversion, openness to experience, academic self-efficacy and academic adaption and a negative correlation between neuroticism, conscientiousness, academic self-efficacy and academic adaption. No correlation was found between agreeableness and these two variables.

Personality traits and theory of planned behavior comparison of entrepreneurial intentions between an emerging economy and a developing country

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 554-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hina Munir ◽  
Cai Jianfeng ◽  
Sidra Ramzan
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
University Students ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Diverse Economies

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to extend the existing literature on entrepreneurial intentions (EIs) by employing the integrated model of personality traits and the theory of planned behavior (TPB). It further examines the mediating role of TPB’s dimensions between personality traits and EIs of final-year university students in two diverse economies: China and Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a survey method for data collection, administered both in electronic and paper form. The authors use structural equation modeling and the partial least square (PLS) method on a sample of 1,016 students and present PLS path modeling, mediation analysis and multigroup analysis.FindingsResults reveal several differences regarding personality traits and TPB on EIs across the two countries. The impact of TPB was positive and significant in both countries; however, TPB demonstrated more explaining power in China’s student sample. Using three personality traits (risk-taking propensity, proactive personality and internal locus of control) as antecedents to TPB, the results reveal a stronger influence of personality traits among Chinese students. The mediation of three dimensions of TPB also revealed differences between country samples.Originality/valueThis is the first study of its kind to compare and contrast the differences between EIs in terms of personality and the determinants of planned behavior among university students in two diverse economies. The integrated model is original, supports both TPB and personality factors and provides a valuable perspective through its findings on two culturally diverse Asian countries. By applying the model in two different cultures, this study distinguishes the results for the two economies from those conducted in other economies.

scholarly journals The Five Major Personality Factors and its Relationship to Career Decision-Making Among Jordanian University Students: عوامل الشخصية الخمس الكبرى وعلاقتها باتخاذ القرار المهني لدى طلبة الجامعات الأردنية

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (26) ◽  
pp. 192-165
Author(s):  
Sarah Hosny Habi, Iyad Graes Shawareb Sarah Hosny Habi, Iyad Graes Shawareb
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
University Students ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The University

The aim of this study was to identify the major five personality factors and their relationship with career decision-making among university students. The study sample consisted of (371) male and female students from two universities, the University of Islamic Sciences and the University of Petra during the first semester (2020/2021). They were selected by the available research methods. To achieve the objectives of this study, two main scales were used: The scale of the five major personality factors The Major, which consisted of (48) characteristics. The measurement of career decision-making, which consisted of (38) characteristics which were applied to the university students. Methods: After analyzing their validity, the second was applied to the study sample and the relational descriptive approach was used. The results of the study showed the existence of a statistically significant correlation between the desired strategy and the neurotic factor and the presence of a statistically significant positive correlation between the desired strategy and all the remaining personality factors. The results also showed the existence of a statistically significant positive correlation at the level between the safe strategy and four personality factors except for the neurotic factor. The results showed the nonexistence of a statistically significant correlation at the level between the composite strategy and personality factors in light of the study results. Conclusion: In light of the results showed earlier, it is recommended to conduct more surveys, qualitative and experimental studies related to the five major personality factors and professional decision-making on other groups.

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