HOW TO BECOME A SOLDIER? A SURVEY ON THE PERSONNEL SERVING IN THE MILITARY HEALTH CARE
HOW TO BECOME A SOLDIER? A SURVEY ON THE PERSONNEL SERVING IN THE MILITARY HEALTH CARE

Summary/Abstract: In qualitative studies one can have a view about the internal world of the interviewees regarded rather subjectively. However, this offers a chance to look at the basic phenomena, to reframe former ideas and acquire new information. The aim of this study is to formulate proposals regarding main topics of future quantitative research on career choice. Methods: Half-structured interviews in dyadic situations were conducted following directed sampling. All interviews were based on a general requirement: “Please, let us know how to become a soldier”. The qualitative analysis was based on the Grounded Theory narrative analysis method. Results and Conclusions: Dominant factors affecting career choice for military health care were: personality, family background, adventure seeking. Career choice is also greatly affected by the demand of fitting to the occupational fitness requirements. A surprising result is the weakening of the behavioural norms, an area that requires further research.

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