Research

Research

Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

Enhancing resilience in youth through a 10-day developmental voyage

Hayhurst, J., Hunter, J. A., Kafka, S. & Boyes, M.Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning 15(1), 40-522015

Youth on a ten-day New Zealand sail training voyage gained resilience that lasted after the voyage.

What's new

The research examines resilience in youth on a sail training voyage in New Zealand. Participants experienced increased resilience over the voyage, which was maintained afterwards. The key influencing variables were social effectiveness, self-efficacy and perceptions of the weather.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Offers NZ evidence that a structured voyage can build resilience.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed study; NZ sail training voyage

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