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Pilots' Desire to Become Future Space Tourism Pilots: Polynomial Regression Using Response Surface Analysis

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  • Robert A. Goehlich

    (College of Aviation, Worldwide, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, GERMANY)

  • Ralf Bebenroth

    (Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration, Kobe University, JAPAN)

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the impact of pilots' motivation on their desire to be space tour-ism pilots or to remain in their current occupation (adherence) by analyzing the feedback obtained from a survey questionnaire. Our sample consisted of 106 pilots with flying experience. In particular, we compared the pilots' intrinsic and extrinsic motivations to investigate two outcomes: the desire to become future space pilots or to remain as air pilots. Applying the self-determination theory, we found that intrinsic motivation mattered more than extrinsic motivation. Furthermore, by applying response surface analysis as our statistical tool, it was revealed that motivation for the desire to be space pilots differed from that for adherence. To be more precise, motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic) correlated positively with desire to become space pilots, with higher motivation being associated with a steeper increase. On the other hand, motivation correlated negatively with adherence (maintaining status quo). Moreover, pilots who experienced mid-level motivation preferred to stay at their "old" profession while highly motivated pilots are less hesitant to become space pilots. Further, we discovered that for desire a linear effect of motivation is predominant, while for adherence a quadratic effect of motivation is predominant. The managerial implications of the results are discussed.

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  • Robert A. Goehlich & Ralf Bebenroth, 2023. "Pilots' Desire to Become Future Space Tourism Pilots: Polynomial Regression Using Response Surface Analysis," Discussion Paper Series DP2023-16, Research Institute for Economics & Business Administration, Kobe University.
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    Keywords

    Airline pilot; Desire; Adherence; Extrinsic motivation; Intrinsic motivation; Response surface analysis; Spaceline; Space tourism pilot;
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    JEL classification:

    • C12 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Hypothesis Testing: General
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • L93 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Air Transportation
    • M51 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Firm Employment Decisions; Promotions
    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise

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