Gary Steel

Lincoln University

This project's primary aim is to examine the deep theoretical relationships between circannual patterns of psychological and physical activity in Antarctica. As a result of this examination, the project will generate recommended countermeasures for any decrements in health, safety, and job performance that may arise due to low periods of human activation while on deployment to Antarctica.

Metadata links

Psychological data from Scott Base winter staff surveys of mood to assess the occurrence of the 'third quarter' phenomenon on people living and working in Antarctica

Psychological data from Scott Base winter staff surveys of incidents and their effect on mood while working and living in Antarctica

One on one interviews with Scott Base personnel (staff, scientists, management, etc)  investigating perceptions of Antarctic heritage

Psychological interview data of expectations and perceptions and mood data from people working and living in Antarctica

Psychological data from scientists in the field and support staff at Scott Base to understand the social and psychological aspects of ethical decision making (environmental protection vs work tasks)

Psychological surveys and interviews of visitors to Antarctica over three phases of their journey