Thinking Under Pressure: A Psychological Inquiry into Identity, Curiosity, and Ethical Tension in Nuclear Science; Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science; Vol. 60
| Parent link: | Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science.— .— New York: Springer Science+Business Media LLC. Vol. 60.— 2026.— Article number 24, 16 p. |
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| Resumo: | Title screen This work explores the psychological dimensions of conducting PhD research in nuclear materials science, with a focus on reactor metal alloy corrosion control and surface modification. Grounded in personal experience, the essay examines the emotional, cognitive, and ethical challenges of long-term involvement in high-stakes scientific work. It analyzes how internal motivation, scientific identity, and sustained curiosity evolve under institutional pressure to meet safety standards and publish consistently. Attention is given to the mental load of handling complex data, decision-making under uncertainty, and the subtle transformation of curiosity into obsession. The manuscript reflects on the ethical tension between integrity and performance expectations, especially in a field where error has significant consequences. It also discusses how researchers manage failure, isolation, and the hidden psychological toll of balancing ambition with responsibility. Beyond formal education, it highlights the role of informal learning, mentorship, and external support systems. By framing the PhD journey as a psychological process, the work reveals the human cost and inner growth that accompany scientific development in nuclear energy AM_Agreement |
| Idioma: | inglês |
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2026
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| Acesso em linha: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12124-026-09985-0 |
| Formato: | Recurso Electrónico Capítulo de Livro |
| KOHA link: | https://koha.lib.tpu.ru/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=686430 |
| Resumo: | Title screen This work explores the psychological dimensions of conducting PhD research in nuclear materials science, with a focus on reactor metal alloy corrosion control and surface modification. Grounded in personal experience, the essay examines the emotional, cognitive, and ethical challenges of long-term involvement in high-stakes scientific work. It analyzes how internal motivation, scientific identity, and sustained curiosity evolve under institutional pressure to meet safety standards and publish consistently. Attention is given to the mental load of handling complex data, decision-making under uncertainty, and the subtle transformation of curiosity into obsession. The manuscript reflects on the ethical tension between integrity and performance expectations, especially in a field where error has significant consequences. It also discusses how researchers manage failure, isolation, and the hidden psychological toll of balancing ambition with responsibility. Beyond formal education, it highlights the role of informal learning, mentorship, and external support systems. By framing the PhD journey as a psychological process, the work reveals the human cost and inner growth that accompany scientific development in nuclear energy AM_Agreement |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s12124-026-09985-0 |