The Prevalence of Incivility for Junior Enlisted Sailors (E1-E6) in the Navy and Its Impact on Their Decision to Reenlist

Abstract

Incivility does not only exist in the civilian sector but it also occurs within the military. These occurrences often lead to dissatisfaction and adverse behavior within the workplace. When it comes to studies on incivility within the U.S. military, literature is scarce. In this study, incivility among junior enlisted sailors in the U.S. Navy is examined. Using a quantitative analysis, aggression and anger was most common in the respondents’ workplace. The results suggest that incivility should be further explored, and that anger and aggression could be a leading cause in how incivility is displayed between junior enlisted sailors.