Living without Boys: A Retrospective Analysis of the Benefits and Skills Gained at All-Female Camps

Autor/inn/en	Whittington, Anja; Garst, Barry A.; Gagnon, Ryan J.; Baughman, Sarah
Titel	Living without Boys: A Retrospective Analysis of the Benefits and Skills Gained at All-Female Camps
Quelle	In: Journal of Experiential Education, 40 (2017) 2, S.97-113 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1053-8259
DOI	10.1177/1053825916689266
Schlagwörter	Females; Qualitative Research; Gender Issues; Social Development; Career Development; Individual Development; Surveys; Day Camp Programs; Resident Camp Programs; Adults; Experience; Environmental Influences; Children; Interpersonal Relationship + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Weibliches Geschlecht; Qualitative Forschung; Geschlechterfrage; Soziale Entwicklung; Berufsentwicklung; Individuelle Entwicklung; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Erfahrung; Environmental influence; Umwelteinfluss; Child; Kind; Kinder; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcomes of all-female camp experiences on women's lives. Using a retrospective approach, this study collected qualitative data from 131 women to examine the benefits of all-female camp experiences, to analyze the skills they gained at camp, and to understand how they apply these skills to their adult lives. Benefits of an all-female camp experience identified through qualitative analysis included focused time, supportive environment, and challenging gender norms. Skills that the women gained at camp and apply to their everyday lives were developed into the following themes: social development (communication, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, respect for others, community building, tolerance, working with diverse personalities), career development (leadership, perseverance, time management, influenced career direction), and personal development (resilience, sense of self, self-reliance, self-esteem, confidence, independence). Study findings suggest that these skills have personal and professional applications across women's lives. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01