Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

DOI

10.18666/JOREL-2018-V10-I2-7184

Publication Title

Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership

Volume

10

Issue

2

Pages

109-123

Abstract

This study examined the impact of a university outdoor orientation program on participants’ transition to higher education. Researchers focused on participants’ experiences during the program, utilizing a mixed-methods approach to measure resilience and well-being. Pre- and posttest instruments consisted of two pre-established scales and a series of open-ended questions, which were administered during a 4-day university outdoor orientation program. Findings indicated significant improvement of resilience and well-being in participants through outdoor orientation program involvement. Additionally, direct content analysis identified major themes related to resilience, well-being, and readiness for college.

Comments

Open access per journal website: https://js.sagamorepub.com/jorel/article/view/7184.

Original Publication Citation

Hill, E., Posey, T., Gómez, E., & Shapiro, S. L. (2018). Student readiness: Examining the impact of a university outdoor orientation program. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership, 10(2), 109-123. doi:10.18666/JOREL-2018-V10-I2-7184

ORCID

0000-0002-3621-5666 (Hill)

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