Army Aviation Scenarios Locus of Control and Risk Scale
Measures locus of control, risk perception, and self-serving bias in military aviators across flight scenarios.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Army Aviation Scenarios Locus of Control and Risk Scale was developed by David R. Hunter, John E. Stewart (2009). It is designed to measure Locus of Control and Risk Perception. The scale is intended for use with Military aviators and pilots.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 17 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Self-Serving Bias, Global Locus of Control, Multi-Dimensional Locus of Control, Risk Perception.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Serving Bias | 1 | 1 |
| Global Locus of Control | 2,3 | 2 |
| Multi-Dimensional Locus of Control | 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 | 10 |
| Risk Perception | 14,15,16,17 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: mixed = Refer to individual item text for specific response scales (ranging from 1-5 to 1-10).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.