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Study on psychological factors affecting firefighters' wayfinding task performance
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Xia Zhong1, Jingyi Wang1, Yu Yan1, Yun Zuo2, Guang Ge3, Jinzhen Zhao3
Fire Science and Technology | 2026, 45(8) : 123 - 128
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Fire Science and Technology | 2026, 45(8): 123-128
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Study on psychological factors affecting firefighters' wayfinding task performance
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Xia Zhong1, Jingyi Wang1, Yu Yan1, Yun Zuo2, Guang Ge3, Jinzhen Zhao3
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  • 1Shanghai Fire Scinece and Technology Research Institute of MEM , Shanghai 200030 , China
  • 2Taizhou Fire and Rescue Division , Taizhou Jiangsu 225300 , China
  • 3Training and War Service Support Detachment, Shanghai Fire and Rescue Brigade , Shanghai 200336 , China
Published: 2026-07-15 doi: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.08.0123.06
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With the increasing complexity of building structures, firefighters face greater wayfinding challenges during internal rescue missions. This study aimed to explore the effects of psychological factors, including sense of direction, spatial anxiety, spatial navigation strategies, and mental rotation ability, on firefighters’ wayfinding performance, providing a theoretical basis for optimizing firefighter selection and training. Fifty-eight male frontline firefighters from Shanghai and Jiangsu were selected as participants. Psychological characteristics were measured using Santa Barbara Sense of Direction Scale (SBSOD), Spatial Anxiety Scale (SAS), Wayfinding Strategy Scale (WSS), and Mental Rotation Test (MRT). Wayfinding performance was assessed through a self-developed virtual maze task. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, ANOVA, and linear regression models. Results show that, sense of direction significantly influenced wayfinding performance, with the high-directional group completing tasks faster; Among spatial navigation strategies, the survey-strategy group performed best, while the route-strategy group performed worst; Spatial anxiety had no significant effect on performance; Mental rotation ability showed a significant positive impact. Sense of direction, survey strategy, and mental rotation ability are critical psychological factors for enhancing firefighters' wayfinding efficiency in complex environments, while the impact of spatial anxiety is context-dependent. It is recommended to incorporate spatial cognition assessments in firefighter selection and strengthen survey-strategy training through targeted programs.

firefighters  /  wayfinding task  /  sense of direction  /  spatial navigation strategy  /  mental rotation ability
仲夏, 王婧一, 闫宇, 左云, 葛光, 赵锦祯. 影响消防员寻路任务表现的心理因素研究. 消防科学与技术, 2026 , 45 (8) : 123 -128 . DOI: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.08.0123.06
Xia Zhong, Jingyi Wang, Yu Yan, Yun Zuo, Guang Ge, Jinzhen Zhao. Study on psychological factors affecting firefighters' wayfinding task performance[J]. Fire Science and Technology, 2026 , 45 (8) : 123 -128 . DOI: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.08.0123.06
Year 2026 volume 45 Issue 8
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doi: 10.20168/j.1009-0029.2026.08.0123.06
  • Receive Date:2025-05-29
  • Online Date:2026-09-16
  • Published:2026-07-15
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  • Received:2025-05-29
  • Revised:2025-10-09
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    1Shanghai Fire Scinece and Technology Research Institute of MEM , Shanghai 200030 , China
    2Taizhou Fire and Rescue Division , Taizhou Jiangsu 225300 , China
    3Training and War Service Support Detachment, Shanghai Fire and Rescue Brigade , Shanghai 200336 , China
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