| ID | 143287 |
| Title Proper | Combat motivation and combat action |
| Other Title Information | Dutch soldiers in operations since the second world war; a research note |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Soeters, Joseph ; Aker, Peter van den ; Duel, Jacco |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This research note presents the findings of a survey study among veterans from the Netherlands armed forces who participated in operations since the Second World War. The aim of the study is to reveal the veterans’ experiences with respect to their combat motivation—or lack thereof—and actual participation in combat actions. The data demonstrate that over time the degree of combat motivation has increased. The data also demonstrate that those who participated in combat actions and were motivated to do so are generally positive about operational and social–psychological aspects of the organization and its surroundings. The implications of these findings are discussed. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 42, No.1; Jan 2016: p.211-225 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol: 42 No 1 |
| Key Words | Combat ; Military missions ; Motivation ; The Netherlands ; Action |