Publications by authors named "Camila Tortello"
Working in extreme environments requires a wide range of cognitive, psychological and social competences. Antarctica represents one of the most challenging habitats to work in due to its aridity, extremely cold weather, and isolated conditions. This study aimed to assess mood variations and coping strategies, as well as their possible modulation by group dynamics in a crew at the Belgrano II Argentine Antarctic Station throughout 1 year of confinement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterval timing measures time estimation in the seconds-to-minutes range. Antarctica provides a real-world context to study the effect of extreme photoperiods and isolation on time perception. The aim of this study was to explore interval timing as a cognitive measure in the crew of Belgrano II Argentine Antarctic Station.
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- * Participants showed a tendency for delayed nap onset, longer nap duration, and improved nap efficiency during the winter months.
- * The findings highlight the importance of napping for maintaining alertness and suggest that it should be factored into scheduling for multicultural crews in Antarctic settings.