Natural Medicine: Wilderness Experience Outcomes for Combat Veterans

Autor/inn/en	Dietrich, Zachary Clayborne; Joye, Shauna Wilson; Garcia, Joseph Amos
Titel	Natural Medicine: Wilderness Experience Outcomes for Combat Veterans
Quelle	In: Journal of Experiential Education, 38 (2015) 4, S.394-406 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1053-8259
DOI	10.1177/1053825915596431
Schlagwörter	Physical Environment; Outdoor Education; Adventure Education; Veterans Education; Program Evaluation; Recreational Activities; Personal Narratives; Grounded Theory; Qualitative Research; Data Analysis; Interpersonal Competence; Well Being; Semi Structured Interviews; Motivation; Quality of Life; Self Concept; Reflection; Therapy; Socialization; Georgia; Maine + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Natürliche Umwelt; Freiluftunterricht; Adventure pedagogics; Abenteuerpädagogik; Erlebnispädagogik; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Freizeitgestaltung; Erlebniserzählung; Qualitative Forschung; Auswertung; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Lebensqualität; Selbstkonzept; Therapie; Socialisation; Sozialisation
Abstract	Wilderness Experience Programs (WEPs) have been shown to enhance psychological well-being for numerous populations. However, among veteran populations, these studies have historically evaluated programs that are short-term experiences, usually less than 1 week. The current research sought to evaluate a WEP for post-9/11 combat veterans engaging in a 6-month long-distance thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Narratives were analyzed using grounded theory qualitative data analyses, and four themes were revealed: Social Reconnection, Life-Improving Change, Inner Peace and Psychological Healing, and Processing and Reflection. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01