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Exploring Mental Health Outcome Variables in Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education

Authors :
Curt Davidson
Alan Ewert
Source :
Journal of Experiential Education. 2024 47(2):185-190.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many facets of outdoor adventure and experiential education (OAEE) programs. Using past literature, four variables represent important student outcome variables associated with OAEE programs. Purpose: This study examined the effects of participation in an OAEE program on levels of anxiety, depression, hope, and resilience. Methods: This study used online data collection software with a 30-item inventory to measure the selected variables. Using a retrospective predesign, data were collected and analyzed using repeated measure t-tests. Findings: Results suggest that OAEE programs can effectively enhance an individual's ability to cope with anxiety and hopelessness while enhancing their levels of resilience.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1053-8259 and 2169-009X
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Experiential Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1426153
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10538259231226315