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Enhancing Social Support Through Adventure Education: The Case Of Fathers And Sons, Curt Davidson, Alan Ewert
Enhancing Social Support Through Adventure Education: The Case Of Fathers And Sons, Curt Davidson, Alan Ewert
Research in Outdoor Education
Adventure education (AE) research often utilizes social support as an outcome variable associated with participation in extended outdoor adventure trips. Social support is defined as “the degree to which individuals have access to social resources, in the form of relationships, on which they can rely” (Johnson & Sarason, 1979). Using an adventure-based program offering a treatment specifically designed for father and son participants, significant changes in pre-post comparison scores on the variables of trust, communication, and social support were reported for both fathers and sons. Qualitative analysis revealed four major themes: communication enhancement, instructor influence, course components, and shared time. …
Long-Term Impacts Attributed To Participation In Adventure Education: Preliminary Findings From Nols, Jim Sibthorp, Nathan Furman, Karen Paisley, John Gookin
Long-Term Impacts Attributed To Participation In Adventure Education: Preliminary Findings From Nols, Jim Sibthorp, Nathan Furman, Karen Paisley, John Gookin
Research in Outdoor Education
One of the key issues in the field of adventure education is determining the lasting value of adventure experiences after a program ends and participants return to life at home (e.g., McAvoy, Holman, Goldenberg, Klenowsky, 2006; Wolfe & Samdahl, 2005). While anecdotal reports regarding life-changing and transformative experiences through adventure program participation are common, very few studies have examined the impacts of adventure education programs months or years . after completion. One of the main challenges of documenting and studying learning transfer in adventure education, is that most of the transfer content and contexts would be termed "far transfer," which …
A Mixed-Method Investigation Of The Solo In A Wilderness Experience Program, Andrew J. Bobilya, Kenneth R. Kalisch, Leo H. Mcavoy, Jeffrey A. Jacobs
A Mixed-Method Investigation Of The Solo In A Wilderness Experience Program, Andrew J. Bobilya, Kenneth R. Kalisch, Leo H. Mcavoy, Jeffrey A. Jacobs
Research in Outdoor Education
The purpose of this study was to investigate the participants' perceptions of an organized solo within a wilderness experience program and the influence that the participants themselves and the environment have on their perception. The literature suggests that many factors influence one's ability to experience wilderness solitude and to engage in meaningful reflection that may lead to personal growth (Daniel, 2003; Fredrickson & Anderson, 1999; Hammitt,1982; Hendee & Brown, 1988; Koch, 1994; McIntosh, 1989; Norris, 2001; Richley, 1992; Stringer & McAvoy, 1992). Two of these factors can be categorized as the participant(s) and the environment; both are considered key program …
The Effects Of A Public School System's One Day Adventure Experience, Harlan Eagle, Janelle Gordon, Lindy Lewis
The Effects Of A Public School System's One Day Adventure Experience, Harlan Eagle, Janelle Gordon, Lindy Lewis
Research in Outdoor Education
This paper reports on a study that investigated the effects of a public school system's one-day adventure experience on students' self reports of life effectiveness. According to Neill, Marsh & Richards (1997), life effectiveness is defined as, "the psychological and behavioral aspects of human functioning which determine a person's effectiveness or proficiency in any given situation".
Cultural History Interpretation In Adventure Education: Promoting "Landfull" Experiences, Molly A. Baker
Cultural History Interpretation In Adventure Education: Promoting "Landfull" Experiences, Molly A. Baker
Research in Outdoor Education
This study was designed to investigate interpretation as a potential method of promoting "landfull" experiences. To date, no studies have explored the application of cultural history interpretation in adventure-based programming. This study investigated the use of interpretive activities that focus on the cultural history of the area during an adventure-based trip and evaluated the impact of this interpretation on participants' experiences. As an exploratory effort, the purpose of this study was threefold: To provide a rationale for the use of cultural history interpretation in adventure-based programming; to create a prototype for integrating cultural history interpretation in adventure programming; and to …
Developing Life Skills Through Adventure Education: A Qualitative Study, Jim Sibthorp
Developing Life Skills Through Adventure Education: A Qualitative Study, Jim Sibthorp
Research in Outdoor Education
In an attempt to understand the process of learning during a longer duration adventure education program, students in Broadreach were interviewed after participating in a three week long sail and dive-training program. In addition to sail and dive training, the Broadreach program focuses on leadership and personal development through experiential methodology.
The Effects Of Environmental And Adventure Education Programs On The Wilderness Attitudes Of Japanese Early Adolescents, Taito Okamura
The Effects Of Environmental And Adventure Education Programs On The Wilderness Attitudes Of Japanese Early Adolescents, Taito Okamura
Research in Outdoor Education
The conceptual framework for this study is that outdoor education represents the integration of environmental education and adventure education (Bisson, 1998; Bunting, 1990; Donna, 1996; Priest, 1986). The purpose of the study was first to compare the effects of environmental and adventure education programs in a resident camp setting on the wilderness attitudes of Japanese early adolescents.
Pitfalls To Avoid In Adventure Education Outcome Research, Jim Sibthorp
Pitfalls To Avoid In Adventure Education Outcome Research, Jim Sibthorp
Research in Outdoor Education
There has been much consensus that adventure education needs more theory building and theory testing, yet the methodological problems associated with much of the empirical and quantitative research are making this a daunting task. Future . research endeavors should (a) make comparisons t}lat make sense, (b) use random assignment to experimental and control/comparison groups, (c) use and report appropriate statistical procedures, ( d) take care to assess validity of research instruments for populations under study, (e) be willing to openly discuss project biases and limitations.
Multicultural Education Through Shared Adventure, Alan N. Wright
Multicultural Education Through Shared Adventure, Alan N. Wright
Research in Outdoor Education
This paper explores a framework for using adventure education methods to achieve the multicultural education goals of increased understanding of one's own cultural heritage and a reduction in prejudice toward others. A cultural identity self is proposed for self-concept models. Prejudice reduction for shared adventure is expected based on the contact hypothesis and cooperative learning research.
The Relationship Of Continuum Scaling Scores And Certainty Scaling Scores On The Outdoor Situational Fear Inventory, Anderson B. Young, Thomas Quinn, Thomas W. Steele
The Relationship Of Continuum Scaling Scores And Certainty Scaling Scores On The Outdoor Situational Fear Inventory, Anderson B. Young, Thomas Quinn, Thomas W. Steele
Research in Outdoor Education
This study examined the reliability and relationship of two methods of scaling the Outdoor Situational Fear Inventory-continuum scaling and the more easily scored certainty method of scaling. With either scaling method, the OSFI and its subscales were reliable as measured by Cronbach's alpha. The relationships of the two instruments' overall and subscale scores were strong.