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A Systematic Review of the Psychological, Social, and Educational Outcomes Associated With Participation in Wildland Recreational Activities

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A Systematic Review of the Psychological, Social, and Educational Outcomes Associated With Participation in Wildland Recreational Activities
Abstract/Description
Participation in wildland recreation is associated with a range of individual-level outcomes. Although these outcomes have been extensively studied, few studies have systematically examined and summarized this empirical evidence. Therefore, the goals of this study include identifying (1) the breadth of individual-level outcomes associated with wildland recreation, (2) the setting and programmatic attributes that research suggests are driving these outcomes, and (3) the gaps in the peer-reviewed literature regarding the outcomes associated with wildland recreation. We systematically examined 235 articles published between 2000 and 2016 that evaluated the psychological, social, and educational outcomes associated with participation in wildland recreation. We identified 11 broad categories, the most common related to personal development (59%), pro-social behaviors (52%), mental restoration (42%), and environmental stewardship (36%). Results highlight gaps in our knowledge regarding outcomes and their potential causes. We conclude by discussing trends and implications for managers and future research. Subscribe to JOREL
Author/creator
Holland, W. Hunter
Powell, Robert B.
Thomsen, Jennifer M.
Monz, Christopher A.
Date
2018
In publication
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership
Volume
10
Issue
3
Resource type
en Background/Context
Medium
en Print
Background/context type
en Other
Keywords
outdoor recreation
Open access/free-text available
en Yes
Peer reviewed
en Yes
Language
en
ISSN
1948-5123
DOI
10.18666/JOREL-2018-V10-I3-8382
URL
Open Access Journal Webpage
Citation
Holland, W. H., Powell, R. B., Thomsen, J. M., & Monz, C. A. (2018). A Systematic Review of the Psychological, Social, and Educational Outcomes Associated With Participation in Wildland Recreational Activities. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 10(3), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2018-V10-I3-8382
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Copyright (c) 2018 Sagamore Publishing LLC
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