Research Publications
Research Symposium Abstracts: 2008
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Editors' Introduction and Acknowledgements
Editors Karen Paisley, Leo McAvoy, Anderson B. Young, Wynn Shooter, Joshua Bochniak. Associate Editors M. Deborah Bialeschki, Christine Cashel, Alan Ewert, Karla Henderson, Jim Sibthorp
Research Presentation Session I
An Investigation of the Outward Bound Solo Experience
Andrew J. Bobilya, Brad Daniel, Montreat College; Kenneth R. Kalisch
Stress and Challenge in the Adventure Education Context
Aiko Yoshino, Indiana University
Predictors of Participant Development though Adventure Education: Replication and Extension of Previous Findings from NOLS
Karen Paisley, Jim Sibthorp, Nathan Furman, Scott Schumann, University of Utah; John Gookin, National Outdoor Leadership School
An Initial Exploration of the Influence of Short-Term Adventure-Based Experiences on Levels of Resilience
Alan Ewert, Aiko Yoshino, Indiana University
Research Presentation Session II
The Neighborhood Project: A National Census of Outdoor Orientation Programs at Four-Year Colleges in the United States
Brent J. Bell, University of New Hampshire
Empirically Testing Contact Theory as a Framework for Adventure-Based and Community Service Activities as Diversity Education
Jayson Seaman, University of New Hampshire
The Effect of Leadership Style on Sense of Community and Group Cohesion in Outdoor Pursuits Trip Groups
Sharon Todd, SUNY Cortland; Tim O’Connell, Mary Breunig, Brock University; Anderson Young, Lynn Anderson, Dale Anderson, SUNY Cortland
Having the Right Stuff: Investigating What Makes a Highly Effective Outdoor Leader
Will Hobbs, Green Mountain College; Alan Ewert, Indiana University
Research Presentation Session III
“Camp – A Special World Where We Belong”: A Qualitative Analysis of Interest in Camp
Ann Gillard & Rachel Aaron, Texas A&M University
An Exploration of Camp Directors’ Affective Connection to Nature and Camp Programming
Penny A. James, Karla A. Henderson, North Carolina State University; Barry Garst, American Camp Association
An Evaluation of the Impact of a One-Week Summer Camp Experience on Participants’ Social Skill Development
Paul Shirilla, Michael Gass, University of New Hampshire
Quality Youth Development and the Camp Experience: Results From A Program Improvement Process
M. Deborah Bialeschki, Barry Garst, American Camp Association; Marge Scanlin
Research Presentation Session IV
A Practical Interpretation of Spoken Interactions during a Challenge Course Activity
James Borland & Tim O’Connell, Brock University
Climb, Jump and Catch Indicators on a Selected Power Pole Challenge Course Element: An Exploratory, Correlational Study on Predecessor and Audience Effect
Samuel A. Steiger & Julie A. Carlson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cost Effectiveness of the Behavior Management through Adventure (BMtA) Program for Male Offenders in Residential Treatment
Michael Gass, University of New Hampshire
Examining the Therapeutic Relationship in a Wilderness Treatment Milieu and its Relation to Outcome
Keith C. Russell, University of Minnesota
Research Poster Session
The Status of Outdoor Leadership Programs in US Colleges and Universities
Aram Attarian, Laura Brezovec & Laura Piraino, North Carolina State University
Encouraging Minimum Impact Behavior: A Multi-Theory Approach
Leann M.R. Kaiser, University of Wyoming
Exploring Environmental Values, Attitudes and Behaviors of Philmont Program Participants
Bruce Martin, Ohio University; Philip Cafaro, Colorado State University;William Sassani, Philmont Scout Ranch
A Relational View of Place: Perspectives from Outdoor Recreation Professionals
Garrett Hutson, Brock University
What Children’s Perceptions of Indoor- and Outdoor-Type People can Tell Us?
Joy James, Appalachian State University
Helping Relationships in Wilderness Therapy: A Closer Look at Goal, Task and Bond Constructs of the Working Alliance Inventory.
N. J.Harper, University of Victoria; K. C. Russell, University of Minnesota
A Backcountry Experience as Spiritual? How Can I Get to that Point?: Learning from a Means-End Study
Paul Marsh, Springfield College
The Healing Power of Nature
Denise Mitten, Ferris State University
A Closer Look at Course Components at Outward Bound Singapore: The Solo and Final Expedition
Michael Gassner, St. Cloud State University
Gender Differences of Outcomes Associated with Outward Bound and NOLS: A Means-End Investigation
Marni Goldenberg, Dan Pronsolino, Jason Cummings, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Factors Related to the Occurrence of Incidents in Adventure Recreation Programs
Katherine Capps, City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department; Aram Attarian, North Carolina State University
Adventure Education and Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow Theory: A Critical Analysis of Stress and Optimal Experience as Learning Tools
Lara Fenton, University of Alberta
Untangling the Web: The Impact of Social Support Networks on Adventure Education Program Outcomes
Jeff Turner, Georgia College & State University
Urban Middle School Teachers' Efficacy Change Resulting from Project Adventure’s Year-long RESPECT Curricular Intervention: A Quasi-experimental Design with Corroborating Data
Brook Moran, Western State College
Variables in the Retention of Camp Counselors: A Qualitative Study
James Farmer
Healthy Camps: Initial Findings from an Illness and Injury Surveillance Study
Barry A. Garst, M. Deborah Bialeschki, American Camp Association; R. Dawn Comstock, The Ohio State University
At Home, At Camp: Exploring the Meaning of a Camp for Adults with Disabilities
Kendra Liddicoat, Cornell University; Shay Dawson, Louann Kincade, Bradford Woods
Camping at the Presidio: Exploring the Effects of an Urban Camping Experience for Underserved Youth
Nina Roberts & Allison Hughes
Research Presentation Session V
Creating Outcomes through Experiential Education: The Challenge of Confounding Variables
Alan Ewert, Indiana University; Jim Sibthorp, University of Utah
Outdoor Recreation Self-Efficacy: Scale Development and Reliability
Robin D. Mittelstaedt, Ohio University; Jesse J. Jones, University of Illinois
Motivations for Participating in Conservation Easement Programs for Land Conservation
James R. Farmer, H. Charles Chancellor, & Burnell C. Fischer, Indiana University
Long-term Impacts Attributed to Participation in Wilderness Education: Preliminary Findings from NOLS
Jim Sibthorp, Karen Paisley, & Nathan Furman, The University of Utah; John Gookin, The National Outdoor Leadership School