| 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. |
| Authors |
Curt Davidson   , Alan Ewert
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| Journal Info |
SAGE Publishing | Journal of Experiential Education
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| Publication Date |
1/17/2024 |
| ISSN |
1053-8259 |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
closed
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.1177/10538259231226315 |
| Keywords |
Adventure Education (Score: 0.526322) , Risk-Taking Behaviors (Score: 0.512138) , Resilience Enhancement (Score: 0.507082)
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