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Exploring Mental Health Outcome Variables in Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education
- Source :
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Journal of Experiential Education . 2024 47(2):185-190. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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