Military Medicine · 1996 · 19 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesBehavioral SciencesPsychologyEnvironmental PsychologyIndividual DifferencesPersonality PsychologyDiving SafetyDiving SkillsPersonality AssessmentPersonality TraitsTrait StructureTrait TheoryAthlete Personality TraitsCore Personality TraitsDiving AdaptationDiving BehaviorEnvironmental DemandsPersonality Trait MeasurementPersonality Trait Structure
This study evaluated the personality characteristics of U.S. Navy divers. Seventy-two active duty Navy divers completed the Millon Index of Personality Styles. The sample strongly showed the traits of Enhancing, Modifying, Individuating, Thinking, and Controlling. The results are discussed in terms of adaptation to the environmental demands of military diving. Suggestions for further research are offered.