Predicting the success of Peace Corps volunteers in Nigeria.

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The outcomes of assessment in 1 of the 1st Peace Corps projects are described. Self-report measures of various ratings during training in the U.S. were obtained on a group of 41 Peace Corps volunteers (PCVs) assigned to teaching posts in Nigeria. The criterion consisted of staff ratings of the volunteers in Nigeria. Scores on self-report measures (F, Ego Strength, and MA scales) were related significantly to performance abroad. In contrast, global ratings (by training faculty, assessment board, and interviewer), as well as grades and peer ratings, were not significantly related to the criterion. Outcomes were examined also for PCVs with extreme scores on single and combined self-report measures. Results indicate that the self-report measures employed may have utility for screening and selection decisions. Implications for future assessment are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

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