Psychological aspects of the longest, solo, unsupported one-way polar ski expedition in Antarctica by a female adventurer

• Main Authors: Scheer, Volker, Chandi, H, Valero Burgos, E, Thuany, M, Knechtle, Beat, Steinach, M
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024
• Subjects: Institute of General Practice; 610 Medicine & health; Antarctic; Hercules; Hercules Inlet; Ross Ice Shelf; Antarc*; Antarctica; Ice Shelf
• Online Access: https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/260754/; https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/260754/1/Scheer_Psychological_aspects_of_the_longest.pdf; https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-260754; https://doi.org/10.1136/military-2023-002647

INTRODUCTION Antarctic expeditions present exceptional physiological and mental challenges. Research data are lacking on psychological aspects of such endeavours. The aim of our study is to provide data on changes in mood, well-being, personality traits and personal experiences during an Antarctica...