Mental Distress among Winter-over Personnel in Antarctica.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Isolation and extreme environment act as significant stressors in Antarctica. The study was carried out to assess the level of mental distress experienced by winter-over personnel of Thirteenth Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, during the course of stay at Maitri station. The role of coping resources in handling stress is discussed.

Status: Completed

Purpose: A study was carried out to examine the psychological profile of Indian personnel on winter-over duty at the Maitri station during the 13th Indian Scientific Expedition.

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Distribution Format: Human Dimensions

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Human Dimensions,

Place/Location(s): Maitri, Antarctic,

Project: Mental Distress among Winter-over Personnel in Antarctica,

Topic Category(s): Health,

Date(s): 2020-09-16 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Arun Joshi
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1994-01-01
End Date   : 1995-12-31