Development and validation of a measure to assess perceptions regarding gender-related pilot behavior
| dc.contributor.author | Vermeulen, Leopold Petrus | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mitchell, James I. | |
| dc.contributor.email | leo.vermeulen@up.ac.za | en |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2008-05-07T08:56:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2008-05-07T08:56:22Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2007-04 | |
| dc.description.abstract | There are several stereotypes, prejudices and preconceptions regarding female aviators' abilities and the suitability of women for a career as professional aircraft pilots. This study reports on the development and validation of the Aviation Gender Attitude Questionnaire (AGAQ), which was designed to assess aviators' perceptions about gender-related pilot behavior. A total of 544 South African aircraft pilots participated in the validation of the questionnaire. A four-factor measurement model was established by using exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed a good fit between the multifactor solution for the AGAQ and the data. The four factors associated with perceptions about gender-related pilot behavior were Flying Proficiency, Safety Orientation, Flight Confidence and Flight Standards. | en |
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| dc.identifier.citation | Vermeulen, LP & Mitchell, JI 2007, 'Development and validation of a measure to assess perceptions regarding gender-related pilot behavior', International Journal of Aviation Psychology, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 197-218. [http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/1050-8414.asp] | en |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1050-8414 | |
| dc.identifier.other | 10.1080/10508410701328680 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/5167 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | Taylor & Francis | en |
| dc.rights | Taylor & Francis | en |
| dc.subject | Air pilots | en |
| dc.subject | Behavior | en |
| dc.subject | Perception | en |
| dc.subject | Gender | en |
| dc.subject | Factor analysis | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Air pilots | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Women air pilots | en |
| dc.title | Development and validation of a measure to assess perceptions regarding gender-related pilot behavior | en |
| dc.type | Postprint Article | en |