The Adaptation of the Recruit to Military Life during Basic Training (1968)

Socialization effects of the Federal German Armed Forces.

Topics: Judgement on individual phases of the time in military
service, the leadership conduct of superiors, the military organization
and the fulfillment of tasks and service in the Federal German Armed
Forces; professional image of the professional soldier; occupational
plans and expected income in civilian occupation; standing of the
Federal German Armed Forces in the population; wearing the uniform on
trips home; judgement on the effects of service complaints; attitude to
obedience duty; activities during military time and participation in
courses; interest in military training; attitude to compulsory military
service and non-commissioned officers; comradeship and relationship
with superiors; arguments and disciplinary punishments received;
frequency of times reported sick; attitude of father to the military;
distance from home town.

Scales: dogmatism, optimism.

Demography: marital status; regional origins.