Date of Submission
2010
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
Department Chair
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
First Advisor
Donald P. Masey, Psy.D., Chairperson
Second Advisor
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
Third Advisor
Dr. Frederick W. Gibson
Abstract
A slightly modified version of the Homesickness Questionnaire (HQ) was administered to 176 Air Force Academy cadets during the spring semester of 2010. Total HQ scores were positively correlated with cadet somatic complaints. Total HQ scores were negatively correlated with cadet Grade Point Average (GPA), but only for male cadets. Factor analysis of the HQ revealed two factors, as in previous studies, disliking the Academy and attachment to home. There were no significant correlations found between cadet HQ total score and Military Performance Average (MPA), Physical Education Average score (PEA), or number of demerits received. Cadets were less likely to report homesick if they had traveled away from home at least one time before entering the Academy. There was no sex difference with regards to total HQ scores.
Recommended Citation
Banning, Earl J., "The Effect of Homesickness on Air Force Academy Cadets" (2010). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 155.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/155