The Psychology of Isolated and Confined Environments: Understanding Human Behavior in Antarctica.

Palinkas, Lawrence A.

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ERIC Number: EJ674047

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Publication Date: 2003

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The Psychology of Isolated and Confined Environments: Understanding Human Behavior in Antarctica.

Palinkas, Lawrence A.

American Psychologist, v58 n5 p353-63 May 2003

Reviews lessons learned from research in Antarctica with relevance to understanding human behavior in other isolated and confined environments. Outlines four distinct characteristics of psychosocial adaptation to such environments and discusses some of the benefits for individuals seeking challenging experiences. (Contains references.) (SLD)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Environmental Influences, Geographic Isolation, Psychology

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Antarctica

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