Integrative review on motivation for peace missions

Authors

  • Bianca Silveira Rovella Divisão de Psicologia Operacional Aplicada, Instituto de Psicologia da Aeronáutica, IPA, Campo dos Afonsos, RJ, Brasil
  • Narbal Silva Diretor Executivo da Pró Reitoria de Extensão da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, PROEX, Santa Carina, SC, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22480/rev.unifa.2024.37.658

Keywords:

peace missions, motivation, peacekeeper

Abstract

Understanding the elements that influence military volunteering for peacekeeping missions, an activity as relevant to the world as it is dangerous for those involved, can be essential to the success of these operations, as motivation plays a crucial role in determining the degree of commitment, performance, and resilience of those involved. To this end, an integrative review was carried out, aiming to explore and analyze articles related to the motivations of military personnel to participate in peacekeeping missions. The research consisted of a synthetic analysis of empirical studies, relevant theories, and practical approaches adopted by researchers on the subject, with five articles on the subject being analyzed. In summary, the findings of the studies presented suggest that selection and training processes for peacekeeping missions must be flexible, adaptable, and address the individual motivations, skills, and needs of soldiers. Additionally, providing support throughout the mission and opportunities to reflect on experiences after returning is crucial. This can help institutions develop policies, practices, strategies, and programs aimed at the psychological development of these individuals, reducing the rates of illness and psychological suffering among military personnel and promoting the success of operations.

Author Biographies

  • Bianca Silveira Rovella, Divisão de Psicologia Operacional Aplicada, Instituto de Psicologia da Aeronáutica, IPA, Campo dos Afonsos, RJ, Brasil

     Graduated in Psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo 
    Paulo (2010), Specialist in Hospital Psychology from the Faculty of Medicine of USP (2011), in Mental Health and Family Health from the ABC Medical School 
    (2014). Master's student in Organizational Psychology at the Federal University of Santa Catarina Catarina (2022 – current). Trained as an Officer at the Instruction and Adaptation Center of the Aeronautics (2016) and by the Aviation Psychology Course, by the Institute of Psychology 
    of the Air Force (2017). She worked as a psychologist in a Basic Health Unit (2012
    2015) and is currently Head of the Division of Applied Operational Psychology and Deputy Director, of the Institute of Psychology of Aeronautics (2016-current).

  • Narbal Silva, Diretor Executivo da Pró Reitoria de Extensão da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, PROEX, Santa Carina, SC, Brasil

    Graduated in Psychology from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1984), Specialist in Organizational and Work Psychology (Title conferred by the 
    Federal Council of Psychology), Master's Degree in Administration from the University Federal University of Santa Catarina (1990) and PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2001). Post-Doctorate in Positive Psychology in Organizations, at Work and in other Life Spaces, in the Graduate Program in Psychology - Institute of Psychology of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - Measurement Laboratory/Division of Positive Psychology - He is currently Full Professor of the Department of Psychology and the Graduate Program in Psychology at the Federal University of Santa Catarina and Executive Director of the Dean of Extension of the Federal University of Santa Catarina Catarina (PROEX). He is also Editor-in-Chief of the Extensio Magazine of the Dean of Extension of the Federal University 
    of Santa Catarina.

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Published

2024-10-14

Issue

Section

Review Articles

How to Cite

Integrative review on motivation for peace missions. The Journal of the University of the Air Force , Rio de Janeiro, v. 37, p. 1–21, 2024. DOI: 10.22480/rev.unifa.2024.37.658. Disponível em: https://revistadaunifa.fab.mil.br/index.php/reunifa/article/view/658.. Acesso em: 20 oct. 2024.

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