ERIC Number: EJ1426153
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jun
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-8259
EISSN: EISSN-2169-009X
Exploring Mental Health Outcome Variables in Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education
Journal of Experiential Education, v47 n2 p185-190 2024
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.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Outdoor Education, Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Psychological Patterns, Resilience (Psychology), Coping, Program Effectiveness, Adolescents, Young Adults
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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