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Is it really so bad? A comparison of positive and negative experiences in Antarctic winter stations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11542948     Owner:  NASA     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study examined the range of positive and negative themes reported by 104 Australian Antarctic winter personnel at four stations during two austral winters. Reports from the expeditioners were subjected to a content analysis using the TextSmart software from SPSS, Inc. Results indicated that, although the list of negative experiences is lengthy, most events are relatively rare. On the other hand, although the list of positive experiences is short, the frequencies with which they are reported are much greater than for most of the problems. Possible explanations for these themes and for future directions are discussed.
Authors:
J Wood; S J Hysong; D J Lugg; D L Harm
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Environment and behavior     Volume:  32     ISSN:  0013-9165     ISO Abbreviation:  Environ Behav     Publication Date:  2000 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-05-28     Completed Date:  2000-05-28     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0333501     Medline TA:  Environ Behav     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  84-110     Citation Subset:  S    
Affiliation:
NASA Johnson Space Center, USA. jwood@prpcmail.jsc.nasa.gov
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological*
Adult
Antarctic Regions
Attitude*
Australia
Cold Climate*
Expeditions*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mood Disorders / etiology
Personality*
Questionnaires
Seasons
Social Isolation / psychology*
Software
Stress, Psychological
Investigator
Investigator/Affiliation:
D L Harm / JSC

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