Individual Traits, Personal Values, and Conflict Resolution in an Isolated, Confined, Extreme Environment
| Autor: | Gloria R. Leon, Jesper G. Corneliussen, Birgit A. Fink, Noah C. Venables, Anders Kjærgaard |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Male Agreeableness Social Values Denmark media_common.quotation_subject Psychopathy 050109 social psychology 01 natural sciences Young Adult Cognition Surveys and Questionnaires 0103 physical sciences Conflict resolution medicine Humans Personality Interpersonal Relations 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Big Five personality traits 010303 astronomy & astrophysics media_common Negotiating Boldness 05 social sciences Conscientiousness General Medicine medicine.disease Group Processes Military Personnel Social Isolation Structured interview Psychology Social psychology Extreme Environments |
| Zdroj: | Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance. 88:535-543 |
| ISSN: | 2375-6314 |
| DOI: | 10.3357/amhp.4785.2017 |
| Popis: | BACKGROUND The study of personality traits, personal values, and the emergence of conflicts within groups performing in an isolated, confined, and extreme environment (ICE) may provide insights helpful for the composition and support of space crews for long duration missions. METHODS Studied pre/post and over the 2-yr period of the investigation were 10 Danish military personnel deployed to stations in Greenland on a 26-mo staggered rotation. Subjects completed the NEO PI-R, Triarchic Psychopathy Measure, and Portrait Values Questionnaire, and participated in structured interviews. During deployment, questionnaires were completed biweekly and a cognitive function test once a month. RESULTS Personality findings indicated a generally well-adjusted group, above average in positive personality traits [Conscientiousness T-score = 59.4 (11.41); Agreeableness T-score = 54.4 (9.36)] and boldness. Personal values of benevolence and self-direction were highly rated. The decision when to "pick sides" and intervene during disagreements between group members was viewed as an important component of conflict resolution. There were no changes in positive/negative affect or cognitive function over the annual light/dark cycle. DISCUSSION The personal values of group members appear highly compatible for living in a small group ICE environment for an extended period. Disagreements between group members impact the functioning of the entire group, particularly in regard to decisions whether to support one of the individuals or let the argument run its course. Extended training in strategies for conflict resolution are needed in planning for future long duration missions to avoid fault lines forming within the group.Corneliussen JG, Leon GR, Kjaergaard A, Fink BA, Venables NC. Individual traits, personal values, and conflict resolution in an isolated, confined, extreme environment. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(6):535-543. |
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