Is it really so bad? A comparison of positive and negative experiences in Antarctic winter stations

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, al...

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Published in:Environment and behavior 2000-01, Vol.32 (1), p.84-110
Main Authors: Wood, J., Hysong, S. J., Lugg, D. J., Harm, D. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Antarctic Regions
Antarctica
Attitude
Australia
Australian people
Behavioral Sciences
Case studies
Cold Climate
Community
Content analysis
Environment
Expeditions
Female
Human behaviour
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mood Disorders - etiology
Negative experiences
Personality
Prevalence
Psychology
Seasons
Social adaptation
Social isolation
Social Isolation - psychology
Software
Space life sciences
Stress, Psychological
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teams
Winter
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0013-9165
1552-390X
DOI:10.1177/00139160021972441