During World War II,promotion rates in the U.S.Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the somewhat slower speed at which they were promoted.Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of

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Relative deprivation refers to the perception that one is worse off in comparison to others in their reference group. In this case, the soldiers were unhappy with their promotion rates despite the fact that the group as a whole was being rapidly promoted. This suggests that they were comparing themselves to their peers and feeling relatively deprived.

During World War II,promotion Rates in the U