The Perceived Long-Term Influence of Youth Wilderness Expeditions in Participants' Lives

Autor/inn/en	Ramírez, María-José; Allison, Pete
Titel	The Perceived Long-Term Influence of Youth Wilderness Expeditions in Participants' Lives
Quelle	In: Journal of Experiential Education, 46 (2023) 1, S.99-114 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Ramírez, María-José) ORCID (Allison, Pete)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1053-8259
DOI	10.1177/10538259221096804
Schlagwörter	Experiential Learning; Outdoor Education; Adventure Education; Program Effectiveness; Attitudes; Interpersonal Relationship; Self Esteem; Resilience (Psychology); Recreational Activities; Knowledge Level; Skill Development; Self Concept; Information Dissemination; Academic Ability; Job Skills; Natural Resources; Youth Programs; Foreign Countries; Influences; Adults; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Freiluftunterricht; Adventure pedagogics; Abenteuerpädagogik; Erlebnispädagogik; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Freizeitgestaltung; Wissensbasis; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Selbstkonzept; Informationsverbreitung; Produktive Fertigkeit; Natural Ressource; Natürliche Ressource; Jugendsofortprogramm; Ausland; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; Großbritannien
Abstract	Background: Youth expeditions are regarded as beneficial and even "life-changing" experiences for young people, however the evidence on their perceived long-term impact is limited. Purpose: The purpose of this research was to examine the perceived long-term influence of expeditions in participants' lives 29 and more years after going on a 3-6 week land-based self-sufficient wilderness expedition. Methodology/Approach: This study used a retrospective two-phase sequential research design. The first phase involved a web-based survey followed by individual semi-structured interviews in the second phase. Findings/Conclusions: For the majority of the 144 web-based survey respondents (93.8%), their first BES expedition experience was "enjoyable and meaningful". Twenty-six interviews were conducted with people who had gone on their first BES expedition 29 to 66 years ago. Interviewed participants perceived seven long-lasting influences of expeditions: (1) 'Connecting with others', (2) 'Fulfilling potential' such as gaining confidence and resilience, (3) 'Development of leisure activities and outdoor knowledge/skills', (4) 'Knowing thyself', (5) 'Sharing the experience' to others, (6) 'Impact on academic and professional life', and (7) 'Connecting with nature and the world'. Implications: This study provides evidence that the influence of wilderness expedition experiences can be long-lasting and significant on participants' lives 29 and more years later. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01