Samuel A. Stouffer

Samuel A. Stouffer was an American sociologist and pioneer in the field of military sociology. He was known for his research on the American soldier during World War II and his influential studies on attitudes and opinions.

Samuel A. Stouffer contributed to the field of sociology through his research on attitudes and opinions, particularly during his studies on the American soldier in World War II. He also made significant contributions to the understanding of social stratification and social psychology.

Stouffer's Law of Comparative Judgements, also known as the Law of Comparative Judgment, is a statistical model developed by Samuel A. Stouffer. It is a method used to measure individuals' preferences or opinions by assessing their ability to make comparative judgments between different stimuli.

Some of Samuel A. Stouffer's notable works included "The American Soldier" (1949), which was a comprehensive study of American soldiers during World War II, and "Communism, Conformity, and Civil Liberties" (1955), in which he examined the impact of societal pressures on Americans during the Cold War.

The American Soldier Studies were a series of surveys and interviews conducted by Samuel A. Stouffer and his colleagues during World War II. These studies were groundbreaking in their examination of soldiers' attitudes, opinions, and experiences, providing valuable insights into the lives of American soldiers during the war. The American Soldier Studies remain significant as a landmark study in military sociology and social psychology.