Abstract

EXPLORING THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY AMONG THE 19TH INDIAN EXPEDITIONERS STATIONED IN ANTARCTICA DURING WINTER

Dr. Vinay Mishra, Mudita Chaturvedi

Volume: 8 Issue: 2 2018

Abstract:

The vast ice lands of Antarctica have always been a source of interest and intrigue for social and behavioural scientists all over the world. With its extremely harsh environmental conditions, working can be an extremely anxiety and stress prone experience. The present study explores the anxiety level, if any among the 19th Indian Expeditioners stationed in Antarctica during winter. The results of the study indicated low level of anxiety among the respondents.

Back Download

References

• Gunderson, E.K.E. (1974). Human adaptability to Antarctic conditions. Antarctic Research Series. Vol. 22. Washington, D.C.: American Geophysical Union.
• Gunderson, E.K.E., & Palinkas, L.A. (1991). Psychological studies in the US Antarctic program: a review. Scott. Polar Research Institute Polar Symposia 1:5-8.
• Haythorn, W.W., & Altman, I. (1967). Together in isolation. Trans-action, 4(3), 18-22.
• Lilburne L, (2005). Shrinks on ice: a review of psychological research in Antarctica
• Mulin, C.S., Jr. (1960). Some psychological aspect of isolated Antarctic living. American Journal of Psychiatry. 117, 323-325.
• Nardini, J.E.(1962). Navy psychiatric assessment program in Antarctic. American Journal of Psychiatry. 119, 97-105.
• Natani, K., & Shurley, J.T. (1974). Sociopsychological aspects of a winter vigil at South Pole station. In E.K.E. Gunderson (Ed.), Human Adaption to Antatarctic Conditions. Massachusetts: Hefferman.
• Palinkas, L, Glogower, F, Dembert, F, Hansen, K & Smullen, R (2004). Incidence of psychiatric disorders after extended residence in Antarctica. International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 63:2, 157-168, DOI: 10.3402/ijch.v63i2.17702
• Palinkas, L. A. (2002). On the ice: Individual and group adaptation in Antarctica. Online Articals.
• Palinkas, L.A., Cravalho, M., & Browner, D. (1995). Seasonal variation of depressive symptoms in Antarctica. Acta. Psychiatry Scand. 91, 423-429.
• Rector, N, Bourdeau D, Kitchen, K & Massiah L.J (2005). Anxiety disorders: An information guide.
• Rohrer, J.H. (1961). Interpersonal relations in isolated small groups. In B.E. Flaherty (Ed.), Psychophysiological aspects of space flight. New York: Columbia University Press.
• Sandal, G.M., Vaernes, R., Phil, Bergan, T., Warncke, M. & Ursin, H. (1996). Psychological reactions during polar expeditions and isolation in hyperbaric chambers. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 67 (3), 277-234.
• Sinha, A.K.P., & Sinha, L.N.K. (1995). Manual for Sinha’s Comprehensive Anxiety Test (SCAT). National Psychological Corporation: Agra.
• Strange, R.E. and Youngman, S.A. 1971. Emotional aspects of wintering over. Antarctic Journal of the United States 6:255-257.
• Strange, R.E., & Klein, W.J. (1973). Emotional and social adjustment of recent US winter over parties in isolated Antarctic stations. In O.G. Edholm, and E.K.E. Gunderson (eds.), Polar Human Biology, London: Heineman.
• Tisch, C, (2005). Is it really so bad? A review of positive experiences of personnel wintering over in Antarctica