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Is it Really So Bad?

A Comparison of Positive and Negative Experiences in Antarctic Winter Stations

NASA’s Johnson Space Center, jwood{at}prpcmail.jsc.nasa.gov

Sylvia J. Hysong

Rice University, Wyle Life Sciences’ Psychology and Behavior Laboratory

Desmond J. Lugg

Deborah L. Harm

Neuroscience Laboratories at Johnson Space Center

This study examined the range of positive and negative themes reported by 104 Australian Antarctic winter personnel at four stations during two austral winters. Reports from the expeditioners were subjected to a content analysis using the TextSmart software from SPSS, Inc. Results indicated that, although the list of negative experiences is lengthy, most events are relatively rare. On the other hand, although the list of positive experiences is short, the frequencies with which they are reported are much greater than for most of the problems. Possible explanations for these themes and for future directions are discussed.

Environment and Behavior, Vol. 32, No. 1, 84-110 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/00139160021972441


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