Desafíos y perspectivas de la investigación e intervención psicológica en el ambiente antártico

• Main Authors: Barros Delben, Paola, Moraes Cruz, Roberto, Cardoso de Melo, Gabriel, Wit, Paulus A J M de
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: Spanish
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: intervenção psicológica; Antártica; metodologia; Antarctic; methodology; polar psychology; psychological intervention; Sion; The Antarctic; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=8895495

Isolated, confined, and extreme environments are natural laboratories for behavioral studies. Antarctica provides one of the most hostile environments in the world for human psychophysiology and survival. The objective of this study is to identify the challenges and perspectives for research and psychological interven- tion in the Antarctic environment. The method was an exploratory-descriptive ethnographical study based on (a) evidence from literature related to research and psychological intervention in Antarctica and (b) an empirical qualitative study of the interaction of expeditionary members with the Antarctic environment,using interviews and a welcoming attitude of positive attention, at the beginning and end of a summer mis- sion to Antarctica. Civilians and military personnel from two ships, as well as the Brazilian Antarctic station participated. Results: The main challenges encountered in the research include the limitations of the setting and the unpredictability of the context. The study identified that exposure to the Antarctic environment influences the emergence of interpersonal conflicts, alcohol consumption, harassment behaviors, and negative feelings of affection. Conclusion: The insertion of psychologists in Antarctica shows a concrete opportunity for research and intervention, with expected repercussions on the health and professional performance of expeditionary members. Ambientes Isolados, Confinados e Extremos são laboratórios naturais para estudos sobre o comportamento e, a Antártica, uma das regiões do mundo mais desafiadoras à psicofisiologia e à manutenção da vida. Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar os desafios e perspectivas da pesquisa e intervenção psicológica no ambiente antártico. O metodo deste estudo foi de tipo descritivo- exploratório e etnográfico com base em: (a) evidências da literatura acerca da pesquisa e intervenção psicológica na Antártica e (b) um estudo empírico, de natureza qualitativa, acerca da interação dos expedicionários (civis e militares) com o ...