On becoming a police officer: A prediction analysis based on cognitive ability, personality and physical tests in the selection process for police training
(2023) PSPR14 20222Department of Psychology
- Abstract
- In light of contemporary findings in evidence-based selection and an updated police profile, the Swedish Defence Conscription and Assessment Agency (SDCAA) have made adjustments to the selection process for police training. Following the adjustments, it is yet to be evaluated how different parts of the selection process contribute to the overall assessment of candidate suitability. The selection process consists of five selection methods, administered in sequential stages: cognitive ability (UnIQ), personality (Adept-B5), strength (IsoKai), endurance (ergometer bike), and a structured interview. Data was collected from candidates (n = 1080) participating in the selection process during 2021. Using correlational and regression analysis we... (More)
- In light of contemporary findings in evidence-based selection and an updated police profile, the Swedish Defence Conscription and Assessment Agency (SDCAA) have made adjustments to the selection process for police training. Following the adjustments, it is yet to be evaluated how different parts of the selection process contribute to the overall assessment of candidate suitability. The selection process consists of five selection methods, administered in sequential stages: cognitive ability (UnIQ), personality (Adept-B5), strength (IsoKai), endurance (ergometer bike), and a structured interview. Data was collected from candidates (n = 1080) participating in the selection process during 2021. Using correlational and regression analysis we examined (1) how cognitive ability, personality, strength and endurance contributed to the admission result, (2) if a specific psychological and physical profile increased the likelihood of favorable assessment in the structured interview, and (3) if interview scales correlated with personality traits in theoretically expected ways. Although cognitive ability, strength and endurance predicted admission (r² = .077-.103), our results show that the structured interview is the main determinant of admission. Upon further examination, cognitive ability, conscientiousness, extraversion and endurance positively predicted interview ratings (r² = .031). Furthermore, correlations between interview scales and personality traits indicated some theoretically expected patterns (r = .10). Overall, we discuss alternative ways of utilizing the measures included in the selection process. (Less)
- Abstract (Swedish)
- I ljuset av samtida fynd inom evidensbaserad rekrytering och en uppdaterad polisprofil har Plikt- och prövningsverket reviderat urvalsprocessen till polisutbildningen. Till följd av revideringen är det okänt hur olika delar av urvalsprocessen bidrar till den samlade bedömningen av kandidaters lämplighet. Urvalsprocessen består av fem urvalsmetoder, administrerade i sekventiella steg: kognitiv förmåga (UnIQ), personlighet (Adept-B5), styrka (IsoKai), uthållighet (ergometercykel) och en strukturerad intervju. Data samlades in från kandidater (n = 1080) som deltog i urvalsprocessen under 2021. Med hjälp av korrelation- och regressionsanalys undersökte vi (1) hur kognitiv förmåga, personlighet, styrka och uthållighet bidrog till... (More)
- I ljuset av samtida fynd inom evidensbaserad rekrytering och en uppdaterad polisprofil har Plikt- och prövningsverket reviderat urvalsprocessen till polisutbildningen. Till följd av revideringen är det okänt hur olika delar av urvalsprocessen bidrar till den samlade bedömningen av kandidaters lämplighet. Urvalsprocessen består av fem urvalsmetoder, administrerade i sekventiella steg: kognitiv förmåga (UnIQ), personlighet (Adept-B5), styrka (IsoKai), uthållighet (ergometercykel) och en strukturerad intervju. Data samlades in från kandidater (n = 1080) som deltog i urvalsprocessen under 2021. Med hjälp av korrelation- och regressionsanalys undersökte vi (1) hur kognitiv förmåga, personlighet, styrka och uthållighet bidrog till antagningsresultatet, (2) om en särskild psykologisk och fysisk profil ökade sannolikheten för gynnsam bedömning i den strukturerade intervjun, och (3) om intervjuns delskalor korrelerade med personlighetsdrag på teoretiskt förväntade sätt. Medan kognitiv förmåga, styrka och uthållighet predicerade antagning (r² = .077-.103), visade våra resultat att den strukturerade intervjun i stort avgjorde om kandidater blev antagna. Vid närmare granskning, predicerade kognitiv förmåga, samvetsgrannhet, extraversion och uthållighet poängsättning i intervjun (r² = .031). Vidare indikerade korrelationer mellan intervjuns delskalor och personlighetsdrag vissa teoretiskt förväntade mönster, med genomsnittliga korrelationer på (r = .10). Sammanfattningsvis diskuterar vi alternativa sätt att nyttja de urvalsmetoder som ingår urvalsprocessen. (Less)
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- Janfjord, Marc LU and Axelsson, Erik LU
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- course
- PSPR14 20222
- year
- 2023
- type
- H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
- subject
- keywords
- selection process, police selection, cognitive ability, personality, physical tests, structured interview, urvalsprocess, polisrekrytering, intelligens, personlighet, fysiska test, strukturerad intervju
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- English
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- 9109517
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- 2023-02-01 08:32:15
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author = {{Janfjord, Marc and Axelsson, Erik}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{On becoming a police officer: A prediction analysis based on cognitive ability, personality and physical tests in the selection process for police training}},
year = {{2023}},
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