Cadet Officers: The Role of Temperament in Professional Choice

Research Paper Title TEMPS-A[P] Temperament Profile Related to Professional Choice. Differences between Applicants to become a Cadet Officer in the Italian Air Force or Navy. Background Temperament appears to be a factor involved in professional attitudes. The most impressive findings are those on the importance of cyclothymia in art and of hyperthymia in leadership. Aim… Read More

Special Forces Candidates: Intense Stress & Memory

Research Paper Title Delayed Memory Effects after Intense Stress in Special Forces Candidates: Exploring Path Processes between Cortisol Secretion and Memory Recall. Abstract The aim of this paper was twofold. First, it explored delayed effects of high endogenously evoked cortisol concentrations on visuo-spatial declarative memory. Subsequently, it applied multiple mediation (MM) analyses to reveal path… Read More

Mental Health among Commando, Airborne & other UK Infantry Personnel.

Research Paper Title Mental Health among Commando, Airborne and other UK Infantry Personnel. Background Despite having high levels of combat exposure, commando and airborne forces may be at less risk of mental ill-health than other troops. As such the aim of the research was to examine differences in mental health outcomes and occupational risk factors… Read More