University of Tasmania
Browse

File(s) under permanent embargo

The efficacy of wilderness programs with \at risk\" adolescents"

thesis
posted on 2023-05-26, 18:43 authored by Lan, Paul Garon
This document reviews literature regarding the effectiveness of adolescent wilderness programs as an intervention strategy with at-risk adolescents. It begins by exploring definitions of adolescence, the concept of adolescent risk, and briefly overviews Sveen's (1995) theoretical eclectic model of adolescent wilderness intervention (adapted from Walter and Marks' 1981 eclectic model of human functioning). An appraisal of the efficacy of wilderness programs with adolescents then follows. The accumulated evidence indicates positive effects of wilderness programs in areas such as self-concept, self-esteem, social skills, self-responsibility, and self-control. However, this evidence is presented with the caveat of the intrinsic difficulties particular to evaluating these types of programs, and individual studies and meta-analytic studies are used to illustrate substantive and methodological issues in the evaluation of wilderness programs. Suggestions for future research are presented with the aim of minimising the difficulties of previous research.

History

Publication status

  • Unpublished

Rights statement

Thesis (M.Psych.)--University of Tasmania, 2002. Includes bibliographical references

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Usage metrics

    Thesis collection

    Categories

    No categories selected

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC