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The Relationship between Air Force Air Crew's Calling and Flight Safety Behavior - The Multiple-Parallel Mediating Effects of Affective Commitment and Moral Duty -

공군 공중근무자의 소명의식과 비행 안전행동의 관계 - 정서적 몰입과 도덕적 의무감의 다중병렬 매개 효과 -

  • 송민성 (연세대학교 인지과학협동과정) ;
  • 박상우 (연세대학교 심리학과) ;
  • 손영우 (연세대학교 심리학과)
  • Received : 2023.06.30
  • Accepted : 2023.08.01
  • Published : 2023.09.30
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Abstract

The safe operation of military aircraft is crucial for national defense to prevent unnecessary loss of combat power. With the advancement of technology, the proportion of accidents caused by mechanical defects is decreasing compared to the beginning of aviation history, but the proportion of accidents caused by human factors is increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to identify factors that enhance flight safety behavior from various perspectives and explore related mechanisms. In this study, we examined the relationship between Air Force aircrew's calling and their flight safety behavior. With a sample of 357 Air Force aircrew, we found a significant positive relationship between calling and flight safety behavior, with affective commitment and moral duty mediating this relationship in parallel. We discussed theoretical and practical implications of the study based on these results.

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