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Goal disruption theory, military personnel, and the creation of merged profiles: A mixed method investigation
Journal of Mixed Methods Research
  • Benjamin Rosenberg, Claremont Graduate University
  • Joshua A. Lewandowski, Claremont Graduate University
  • Jason T. Siegel, Claremont Graduate University
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Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
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Abstract

The present study provides an example of the integrated data analysis technique of creating and interpreting merged profiles. By using this approach to merging data sources, we gained unique insight into goal disruption theory (GDT). Qualitative data suggest that military personnel harbor a wide range of desired end-states. Quantitative data support a component of GDT, suggesting that participants who have a strong need for desired end-state displayed greater purposive harm endurance. Interpretation of merged profiles revealed caveats to this relationship, in particular that not all end-states are equally motivating. Results illustrate the benefits of the integrated data analysis technique of creating and interpreting merged profiles. Utilization of the merged profiles illuminated relationships that would not have been exposed otherwise.

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Benjamin Rosenberg, Joshua A. Lewandowski and Jason T. Siegel. "Goal disruption theory, military personnel, and the creation of merged profiles: A mixed method investigation" Journal of Mixed Methods Research Vol. 9 Iss. 1 (2015) p. 51 - 69 ISSN: 1558-6898
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/benjamin-rosenberg/8/