Assessment of fatigue in aviation crews.

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Hutchins, Mark L.
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1987Advisor
Mitchell, T.
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McCaffery, J.L.
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This study investigated the relationship of Schonpflug's model of regulatory
behavior and a questionnaire which was designed to assess behavioral
change due to fatigue in aviation crew members. Data was gathered from
three patrol aviation squadrons. Rotated factor analysis was used to
determine designation of factors and their related questions. A paired
sample t-test was utilized for the determination of change due to a one
month period of flight operations. The two statistical tests were graphically
combined and compared to Schonpflug's model of regulatory behavior.
The psychological costs to benefits economics of Schonpflug's regulatory
model were confirmed. Schonpflug's model was found to be an excellent
evaluative tool when coupled with the questionnaire's statistical tests in
determining non resolution of problems brought about by fatigue.
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