| ID | 141171 |
| Title Proper | Satisfaction with air force way of life pre- and post-9/11 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Spera, Christopher ; Matto, Holly C ; Travis, Wendy |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study examined whether satisfaction with the Air Force (AF) as way of life increased post-9/11 and whether it has sustained. Using data from 179,309 personnel collected across a period of eight years (2000–2008) in four waves of cross-sectional data collection, we found that satisfaction with the AF as a way of life increased dramatically following 9/11 and since then has declined from the height, but has not returned to pre-9/11 levels. After controlling for time as well as demographics, the best predictors of satisfaction were (1) feeling that the AF is a good environment for bringing up children, (2) a strong a sense of community, and (3) perceived strong unit leader support for members and their families. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 41, No.4; Oct 2015: p.734-741 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol: 41 No 4 |
| Key Words | Satisfaction ; Retention |