| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351386 | Computers in Human Behavior | 2012 | 7 Pages |
ObjectiveThis study tested the relationship between individual differences and Situation Awareness (SA) during training in a navigation simulator.BackgroundSimulators have become an important tool in the training and education of maritime personnel with a view to improving decisions and performance. There are a few, inconclusive empirical studies that have focused on mapping personality characteristics and their link to the ability to generate and maintain SA during simulator training.MethodThirty-six first-year students from the Royal Norwegian Navy Officer Candidate School participated in the study. SA was measured using both subjective and observer ratings.ResultsThe results indicated that low scores on Neuroticism and high scores on Extraversion and Conscientiousness (resilient personality type) predicted both subjective and observer-rated SA. Furthermore, participants with high SA were able to modulate their Heart Rate Variability (HRV), with suppression of HRV during navigation training as well showing recovery of HRV.ApplicationThe potential applications of this research include the assessment of personality differences as a tool in selecting navigators, and the use of HRV as an objective index of adaptability to environmental demands.
► Study the relationship between individual differences and situation awareness in navigation simulator. ► Resilient personality type predicted situation awareness. ► Assessment of personality differences can be a tool in selecting navigators. ► Individuals with high situation awareness modulate heart rate variability during navigation training. ► Heart rate variability can be an objective index of adaptability to environmental demands.
