A relevância da Avaliação Psicológica nos Processos Seletivos no âmbito da Defesa: o contexto das Forças Armadas

Abstract

In the context of Defense, psychological assessment can describe or predict the conditions of a military to occupy certain positions and functions. The objective of this work was to analyze how psychological assessment is carried out in the three Forces and its relevance in selective processes within the scope of Defense, seeking to survey the evolution of the legal framework for psychological assessment in the national territory and within the scope of Defense and to carry out a comparative analysis regarding the application of psychological assessment in selective processes in the Navy, Brazilian Army and Air Force. As theoretical references, studies on psychological assessment and the evolution of legislation regulating this activity were used. Field research was carried out through interviews with the main actors in institutions that are directly involved with psychological assessment in selective processes in order to carry out a comparative analysis between the three Forces. Finally, the results obtained are presented, emphasizing the importance of the psychological continuity of the assessment as a tool that enables processes of attracting and retaining human resources that are more suited to the profile desired by the institutions and, in turn, the improvement of the actions carried out by the Armed Forces.