Benefits of outdoor sports for society. A systematic literature review and reflections on evidence

B Eigenschenk, A Thomann, M McClure… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The combination of physical activity and being in nature is recognized as providing a range
of significant benefits. The objective of this literature review was to compile an overview of …

A systematic review of the psychological, social, and educational outcomes associated with participation in wildland recreational activities

WH Holland, RB Powell, JM Thomsen… - Journal of Outdoor …, 2018 - js.sagamorepub.com
Participation in wildland recreation is associated with a range of individual-level outcomes.
Although these outcomes have been extensively studied, few studies have systematically …

Using outdoor adventure to enhance intrinsic motivation and engagement in science and physical activity: An exploratory study

SH Mackenzie, JS Son, K Eitel - Journal of outdoor recreation and tourism, 2018 - Elsevier
Many nations are seeking novel approaches to increasing youth physical activity levels, as
well as academic performance in science-related disciplines. This study investigated an …

Benefits of outdoor sports in blue spaces. the case of School Nautical Activities in Viana do Castelo

M Rocher, B Silva, G Cruz, R Bentes, J Lloret… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Participating in outdoor sports in blue spaces is recognized to produce a range of significant
social benefits. This case study empirically analyzes the social benefits associated with the …

Outdoor adventures and adolescents' mental health: Daily screen time as a moderator of changes

M Mutz, J Müller, A Göring - Journal of Adventure Education and …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Research provided ample evidence that excessive screen time (ST) in adolescence has
detrimental effects on psychosocial health. This paper argues that structured outdoor …

Effects of outdoor adventures on emerging adults' well-being and connection with nature

R Puhakka - Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
While well-being and health benefits of nature are increasingly recognized, young people's
decreasing contact with nature has raised concerns. The emerging adulthood period is seen …

Bridging the opportunity gap: College access programs and outdoor adventure education

D Richmond, J Sibthorp - Journal of Outdoor Recreation …, 2019 - mail.js.sagamorepub.com
Students with low socioeconomic status (SES) are much less likely to participate in out-of-
school-time (OST) activities than their more affluent peers. This “opportunity gap” may have …

The impact of the Project K youth development program on self-efficacy: A randomized controlled trial

KL Deane, N Harré, J Moore, MGR Courtney - Journal of youth and …, 2017 - Springer
A key issue for youth development programs is whether the learning they provide is
transferred to participants' daily lives. It is also important that they are effective for the diverse …

Wellbeing and nature connectedness for emerging adult undergraduates after a short expedition: A small pilot study

MJA Down, P Chivers, P Kirsch… - … Promotion Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Issue addressed Emerging adult university undergraduates are a vulnerable population due
to various life stressors. Previous studies have reported a range of positive outcomes from …

Joint recommendations on reporting empirical research in outdoor, experiential, environmental, and adventure education journals

J Seaman, U Dettweiler… - Journal of …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Ongoing changes in academic publishing require periodic updates to research
reporting standards in outdoor, experiential, environmental, and adventure education and …