Mood states during a successful world record underwater diving attempt.
The mood states of a diver were recorded over a period of almost 10 days of submersion. Scores on the Profile of Mood States obtained on the components of Depression, Anger, and Confusion suggested that there were no signs of psychological disintegration over this period. As expected, scores on Fatigue increased whereas perceived Vigor diminished over time. High Esteem remained consistent. It is proposed that profiling of mood states can be a useful monitoring tool of an acclimatization process.
Department of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, Republic of South Africa.
Edwin J
EJ
Herbert
Justus R
JR
Potgieter
D000064:Acclimatization; D000124:Achievement; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D000786:Anger; D001831:Body Temperature; D004242:Diving / Q000523:psychology*; D005221:Fatigue / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007101:Immersion; D008297:Male; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013997:Time Factors