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Evaluating the Impact of a Recreational Therapy and Rock Climbing Program on Resilience and Self-Efficacy in College Students.
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Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education & Leadership . 2024, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p52-60. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This exploratory study evaluated a program focused on building resiliency and self-efficacy in college students through a combination of rock climbing and recreational therapy interventions that included mindfulness, and reflective journaling activities. The study imbedded therapeutic programming in an introductory rock climbing course offered through a university over three consecutive days. Secondary aims were to determine the feasibility of offering therapeutic programming to college students within a recreation-based academic course and to evaluate the program's value to students. Results indicate participants (N = 12) experienced a significant increase in resilience (p = .003) and self-efficacy (p = .01) post-program, and all participants either agreed (n = 4) or strongly agreed (n = 8) the program had value to them. Feasibility data using multiple measures indicate it is feasible to offer brief, therapeutic programming as part of a university rock climbing course. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23810696
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education & Leadership
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177120428
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2024-12193