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The Armstrong Laboratory Aviation Personality Survey: development, norming, and validation
Paul D Retzlaff1, Raymond E King, Royden W Marsh
1Psychology Department, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 80639, USA. pretzlaff@aol.com
Military Medicine
|December 28, 2002
Summary
A new psychological test, the Armstrong Laboratory Aviation Personality Survey, was developed for U.S. Air Force pilot candidates. This reliable and valid survey assesses personality, psychopathology, and crew interaction styles for clinical and research use.
Area of Science:
- Psychological assessment
- Aviation psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- The need for a standardized psychological evaluation for aviators.
- Limitations of existing assessment tools in aviation selection.
- Importance of personality and psychopathology in flight safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Armstrong Laboratory Aviation Personality Survey (AL-APS).
- To create a comprehensive psychological tool for U.S. Air Force pilot candidates.
- To assess personality, psychopathology, and crew interaction styles.
Main Methods:
- Integration of clinical theory, psychometric methods, and empirical testing.
- Development and validation using a large sample of 6,047 student pilots.
- Establishment of normative data and psychometric properties for 15 final scales.
Main Results:
- Successful development of the 15-scale AL-APS.
- Demonstrated reliability and validity of the test scales.
- Normative data established for the target population.
Conclusions:
- The AL-APS is a reliable and valid psychological instrument for aviators.
- Recommended for clinical and research applications within the aviation community.
- Future research directions include training, special duty selection, and aeromedical evaluations.