极地研究

极地研究 ›› 1994, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (1-English): 27-33.

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Psychological changes of fifteen Chinese Antarctic Research Expedition members

 Xue Zuohong1 and Xue Quanfu2   

  1. 1Department of Psychology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China 2Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100005, China
  • 出版日期:1944-03-30 发布日期:1944-03-30
  • 通讯作者: Xue Zuohong
  • 基金资助:

     This Project was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation and State Antarctic Committee.

Psychological changes of fifteen Chinese Antarctic Research Expedition members

 Xue Zuohong1 and Xue Quanfu2   

  1. 1Department of Psychology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China 2Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100005, China
  • Online:1944-03-30 Published:1944-03-30
  • Contact: Xue Zuohong
  • Supported by:

     This Project was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation and State Antarctic Committee.

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摘要：

Eysenck Personality Questionaire (EPQ), Behavior Pattern Questionaire (BPQ) and Social Responses Questionaire (SPQ) were used to survey the psychological character changes on some members at Zhongshan Station in Antarctica in winter. We also observed changes on memory by using visual memory span. In addition, we measured indirectly the changes on their higher nervous activity flexibility by Drawing Test. The questionaires yield the following results: (1) No statistical significance was found in the score of three factions of EPQ, but significant changes happened in a few cases. (2) The score of EPQ of type A had a tendency to drop. (3) Subjects had the tendency to turn to external control on their Locus of Control. Different from the members´ subjective feelings, memory test showed no significant change. The flexibility of higher nervous system activity declined temporarily during polar nights, and returned rapidly to normal level when this period passed. In summary, the results of questionaires and tests prove to be helpful for winter members to be adapted to the Antarctic natural and social environment. It is the first time that mental activities of our winter members were tested. Relevant research is continuing.

关键词: Zhongshan Station, Antarctica, character and psychological characteristics, personality

Abstract:

Eysenck Personality Questionaire (EPQ), Behavior Pattern Questionaire (BPQ) and Social Responses Questionaire (SPQ) were used to survey the psychological character changes on some members at Zhongshan Station in Antarctica in winter. We also observed changes on memory by using visual memory span. In addition, we measured indirectly the changes on their higher nervous activity flexibility by Drawing Test. The questionaires yield the following results: (1) No statistical significance was found in the score of three factions of EPQ, but significant changes happened in a few cases. (2) The score of EPQ of type A had a tendency to drop. (3) Subjects had the tendency to turn to external control on their Locus of Control. Different from the members´ subjective feelings, memory test showed no significant change. The flexibility of higher nervous system activity declined temporarily during polar nights, and returned rapidly to normal level when this period passed. In summary, the results of questionaires and tests prove to be helpful for winter members to be adapted to the Antarctic natural and social environment. It is the first time that mental activities of our winter members were tested. Relevant research is continuing.

Key words: Zhongshan Station, Antarctica, character and psychological characteristics, personality