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Publication Date: 2011
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Measuring Mindfulness in Summer Camp Staff
Gillard, Ann; Roark, Mark F.; Nyaga, Lewis Ramsey Kanyiba; Bialeschki, M. Deborah
Journal of Experiential Education, v34 n1 p87-95 Sum 2011
Examining mindfulness in a non-clinical and non-therapeutic setting such as a summer camp is an area of growing interest. Our study tested three mindfulness scales with staff in a summer camp setting, and we conducted preliminary reliability and validity analyses for any modifications needed in the scales. Results indicated two major findings: (a) the 5-item camp-Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale showed good reliability and evidence of convergent validity, and (b) the 9-item parent-based and the 6-item teacher-based scales were not reliable or applicable to this study. Analyses of the data shed light on the usefulness of employing mindfulness scales in a camp setting. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Resident Camp Programs, Day Camp Programs, Attention Control, Likert Scales, Rating Scales, Reliability, Validity, Evaluation, Correlation, Interpersonal Competence, Empathy, Staff Development, Metacognition, Employees, Measures (Individuals)
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Language: English
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