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Interpersonal and group-behavior skills training for crews on space station
1Management Science Department, Loyola University, Chicago, IL 60611.
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Long-term space missions require addressing psychosocial crew issues. Whole-crew training in interpersonal and emotional support skills is crucial for resolving confinement challenges.
Area of Science:
- Space exploration
- Human factors in spaceflight
- Psychosocial health
Background:
- Long-term space missions, such as those on space stations, present unique challenges.
- Crew members face inevitable psychosocial problems due to prolonged confinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify potential psychosocial problems during long-duration space missions.
- To outline necessary interpersonal and group-interaction skills training for astronauts.
- To anticipate resistance to behavioral training implementation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of psychosocial challenges in confined, isolated environments.
- Description of essential skills for effective crew interaction and emotional support.
- Examination of potential barriers to implementing behavioral training programs.
Main Results:
- Psychosocial issues are inherent to long-term space missions.
- Some problems can be managed with professional support, but others require crew-wide training.
- Specific training in interpersonal, emotional support, and group dynamics is essential.
Conclusions:
- Proactive, comprehensive training is necessary to mitigate psychosocial risks in space crews.
- Addressing crew dynamics and emotional well-being is critical for mission success.
- Anticipating and overcoming resistance to behavioral training is key for implementation.