Research

Research

Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

Fostering experiential self-regulation through outdoor adventure education

Sibthorpe, J., Collins, R., Rathunde, K., Paisley, K., Schumann, S., Pohja, M. et al.Journal of Experiential Education 38(1), 26-402015International

Two linked studies examine whether outdoor adventure education can affect students' ability to regulate interest and goal direction.

What's new

The authors conducted two separate yet interrelated studies to better understand the potential of outdoor adventure education programmes to affect students' capacity to regulate interest and goal direction.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Relevant to the personal-development claims made for outdoor programmes.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed; two linked studies

What to read

The full article

Who it's for

ResearchersOutdoor providers
Read the original at doi.org. This summary is a guide: cite the original.Go to the source →