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Salient personality characteristics among Navy divers

T J Beckman1, R Lall, W B Johnson

  • 1Naval Medical Clinic, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5080, USA.

Military Medicine
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

U.S. Navy divers exhibit distinct personality traits, including Enhancing, Modifying, Individuating, Thinking, and Controlling. These characteristics appear well-suited for the demanding environment of military diving.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Military Science
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Military diving involves unique environmental stressors.
  • Understanding personnel psychology is crucial for operational success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the personality profiles of U.S. Navy divers.
  • To explore the relationship between personality traits and military diving demands.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 72 active duty U.S. Navy divers participated.
  • The Million Index of Personality Styles (MIPS) was administered.

Main Results:

  • Navy divers demonstrated strong tendencies towards Enhancing, Modifying, Individuating, Thinking, and Controlling traits.
  • These personality styles suggest a predisposition for adapting to high-stress, complex operational environments.

Conclusions:

  • The identified personality traits are likely advantageous for U.S. Navy divers.
  • Further research should investigate the predictive validity of these traits for diving performance and retention.

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