Behavioural and Social Science Research in Extreme and Adventurous Settings
Join the University of Manchester (UoM) and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) on Friday 15 February for a one day conference looking at social and behavioural science in extreme and adventurous settings.
During the one-day event, they will discuss research on factors that can influence safety, performance, and health and wellbeing in challenging and demanding contexts. The content will be relevant in a range of extreme activities, including climbing, mountaineering, caving, long-distance sailing, fieldwork, space exploration, and adventure sports.
The conference will include presentations and discussions across a range of disciplines, from psychology, physiology and sports science to history, anthropology and geography.
Speakers include:
- History of heroism and bravery in exploration
Dr Max Jones
- Psychological resilience and selection of astronauts
Professor Gro Sandal
- Coping with stress in high-risk settings
Professors Marc Jones and Andy McCann
- Methods for understanding the psychological demands of extreme deployments
Professor Emma Barrett and Dr Nathan Smith
- Conflict resolution in isolated and remote environments
Anders Kjaergaard and Jesper Corneliussen
- Self care in humanitarian response teams
Dr Amy Hughes
- Trauma, adversity and growth
Dr Laura Blackie
The conference is designed to be relevant for both academic and practitioner audiences. Presentations and workshops will be underpinned by a sound evidence-base but delivered with the end-user in mind.
For more information and to book a ticket for the event, visit the dedicated Event Brite page
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