Range of interests

Abstract

This study concerns the possibility of selecting potential psychological misfits at the beginning of military training by considering the relationship between range of interests and military adjustments. Lists of items were presented orally and in printed form to normal recruits and to discharged cases. It was found that interests are rather stable in comparable groups and that restricted ranges of interests are related to unfavorable prognosis of military adjustment. This method may be used as a screening device. It is not in itself a sufficient psychiatric screening technique and should be supplemented at least by personal interviews. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)