Assessment of Psychological Health and Morbidity, Adaptation and Cognitive Functioning During 27th Indian Antarctic Expedition.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Antarctic expeditions of all nations have reported similar psychological problems due to prolonged isolation, confinement within small groups and restricted leisure. The present study has carried out a longitudinal assessment of members of the 27th Indian Expedition to Antarctica. Their general and psychological health, cognitive functioning, interpersonal adjustments, level of motivation, consumption of tobacco and alcohol as a coping-strategy have been observed and analyzed.

Status: Completed

Purpose: i) To make structured and longitudinal assessment of general health and psychological changes among members of Indian expedition to Antarctica. ii) To study changes in cognitive functions of members on longitudinal basis. iii) To study changes in motivation during the entire period of stay at Maitri station. iv) To study pattern of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption as a way of coping, during the entire period of stay at Antarctica.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Human Dimensions,

Place/Location(s): Antarctic, Maitri,

Project: Assessment of Psychological Health and Morbidity,

Topic Category(s): Society,

Date(s): 2020-10-12 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Sudhir K Khandelwal
    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 : 2007-01-01
End Date   : 2008-12-31