Social dynamics in outdoor adventure groups: Factors determining peer status
The article explores how gender and socioeconomic factors affect students' peer status in task and social situations in outdoor adventure groups.
Research, reports and guidance on education outside the classroom and outdoor education, with a plain-English summary of each and a link to the original. New items are added every week.
The library began with Education Outside the Classroom: Applied Research Readings 2010–2017(McNatty & Boyes, University of Otago, 2017). Later items were found, summarised and checked with AI assistance using the same method: every reference is checked against the publisher's record, every summary against the published abstract, and only items rated high confidence by two independent relevance checks are published. Summaries are a guide: read the original before citing it.
Research library
33 items
Improving school attendance: can participation in outdoor learning influence attendance for young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties?
A one-year outdoor programme in an English special school improved attendance, though attendance is complex and gains may stay within the programme.
Outdoor recreation for 'Every Body'? An examination of constraints to outdoor recreation for individuals who are significantly overweight
A brief article identifies structural, intrapersonal and interpersonal constraints on outdoor recreation for people who are significantly overweight.
Breaking the mold: Impacts of adventure education on girls
A mountain biking programme for adolescent girls is explored for its effect on body image, gender stereotyping and resilience.
Does a nurturing approach that uses an outdoor play environment build resilience in children from a challenging background?
Case studies of three at-risk children show how a nurturing forest programme stimulated resilience.
Promoting intercultural contact on campus: A project to connect and engage international and host students
An experiential project gave international students social support while giving host students practical experience with peers from another culture.
All-girls adventure programmes: what are the benefits?
Girls reported three benefits of all-girls adventure programmes: safety and comfort, connection to others, and freedom from stereotypes.
Time for change in outdoor learning
Outdoor learning is presented as an effective way to meet curriculum aims, with a call for fairer access and funding.
International students in New Zealand: Needs and responses
The paper looks at international students' expectations and experiences in New Zealand and suggests proactive responses to their academic, social and financial needs.