| Document ID (ISN) | 45278 |
| CIS number |
86-280 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0095-6562 - Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
1985 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Kanas N. |
| Title |
Psychosocial factors affecting simulated and actual space missions |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1985, Vol.56, No.8, p.806-811. 46 ref. |
| Abstract |
This literature review surveys over 60 studies of psychosocial reactions by people in isolation (Antarctic and submarine research, simulated and actual spaceflight), covering literature from both the USA and the USSR. Some factors judged to be important were: isolation, monotony, confinement, group interactions, aggressivity, need for dominance and compatibility. Most of the missions reported on accomplished their goals despite the presence of psychosocial stress factors. Implications for prolonged spaceflight are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
work in isolation; space travel; social aspects; psychological effects |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; USSR; USA; submarines; monotonous work; work in confined spaces; Antarctic |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Psychology and sociology
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Mental health
Space travel
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