Navy Psychiatric Assessment Program in the Antarctic

Nardini, John E.; Herrmann, Robert S.; Rasmussen, John E.

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“…There are four primary areas in determining psychiatric suitability of candidates for a winter-over assignment: motivation history of past personal effectiveness, present ego strength and adequacy of defense mechanisms, and adequacy of interpersonal relationships (Nardini, et al, 1962 One notable exception to this success has been the inability to exclude personnel who develop problems with substance abuse on the ice. However, while the program has generally been successful in screening out individuals unqualified for winter-over duty, it has been less successful in identifying or "screening in" individuals who are best qualified for such an assignment.…”

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The Human Element In Space: Lessons From Antarctica

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1988

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The Human Element In Space: Lessons From Antarctica

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1988

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“…During one of the tirst winterovers, a man had a psychotic episode that was very disruptive to the function of the w;itei over station (Nardini et al 1962). As a result, a program was set up to screen out personnel who might develop serious illnesses.…”

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“…To validate the screening process, the adjustment of those who went to Antarctica was measured by .personal debriefing interviews and by a variety of inventories and questionnaires, varying somewhat over the years, such as peer nominations for return to the Antarctic, supervisor performance ratings and medical symptom checklists (Nardini 1962).…”

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“…There has been a significant occurrence of moderately severe pathology in these groups. but none of psychotic proportion (Nardini et al 1962). Some individuals who have successfully completed one winterover have shown moderately severe pathology on a second winterover (Blair and Gavin 1984).…”

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“…Favorable motivations include hope of practical gain (financial, occupational, assignment, promotion) and a moderate wish for a challenging experience (Nardini et al 1962). A lifelong interest in Antarctica is common among candidates for winterover, and is favorable (McCullah 1977).…”

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Navy Psychiatric Assessment Program in the Antarctic

Cited by 42 publications

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The Human Element In Space: Lessons From Antarctica

The Human Element In Space: Lessons From Antarctica

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