Psychological hibernation in Antarctica

• Published in: Frontiers in Psychology
• Main Authors: Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim, van de Vijver, Fons J.R., Smith, Nathan A.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers 2019
• Subjects: Antarctica; coping strategies; affect; psychological resilience; winter-over syndrome; Antarctic; Concordia Station; Midwinter; Antarc*
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/1956/20281; https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02235

Human activity in Antarctica has increased sharply in recent years. In particular during the winter months, people are exposed to long periods of isolation and confinement and an extreme physical environment that poses risks to health, well-being and performance. The present study aimed to gain a be...