The Effects of Rotc Program Participation on Socioeconomic Status and Life Satisfaction

Bibliographic Data

ID2274366
AuthorsRobert Miller (0000-0002-6801-6506, University of North Carolina Wilmington), Robert K Miller, Toni M Benton (University of North Carolina Wilmington)
Year1992
Volume62
Issue3
Pages348-364
Publication date1992-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSociological Inquiry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0038-0245 • E-ISSN: 1475-682X
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1475-682x.1992.tb00286.x
OpenAlexW2005032204
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited17

Using mail survey data based on a stratified systematic sample [N = 686] of 1983-1988 graduates of a medium-sized state university, this research evaluates whether ROTC program participation constitutes an independent source of human capital in civilian labor markets by comparing postgraduate earnings (annual income), prestige and authority, and life satisfaction of ROTC program participants with those of nonparticipants. The results revealed no statistically significant ROTC program participation effects, independent of subsequent military status. ROTC program participation paid off in terms of occupational prestige and authority for those on active duty, but not for those in national guard or reserve units. Neither ROTC participation nor current military status affected income or life satisfaction levels

Life satisfaction · Socioeconomic status · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Demography · Employment and Welfare Studies · Global Health Care Issues · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Social Psychology