The Impact of Age, Gender, Education, Rank and Years of Service on Academic Performance and Student Satisfaction with Learning as Related to Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Cultural Adaptability within the Context of the Military

Deborah Schreiber, Jean-Claude Agomate, Brian Oddi

Abstract


This study examines the impact of age, gender, education, rank and years of service on academic performance and student satisfaction with learning, as related to self-esteem, self-efficacy and cultural adaptability within the context of the military. The study population includes individuals stationed at a joint military command unit overseas participating in nonmilitary-related continuing education. The results illustrate relationships exist between student age and years of service, and satisfaction with learning, as well as, between student age, gender and level of education, and academic performance. Rank shows no significant relationship with either outcome; and self-esteem relates only to student satisfaction with learning. This study concludes that generational differences and diverse educational backgrounds, as well as, individual (personal) and group (military) goals, all impact success of military students participating in nonmilitary-related continuing education.


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Continuing Education; Military Culture; Professionalism/Leadership; Psychology

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