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Fine, Lawrence Jay – Camping Magazine, 1987
Reviews research to determine applicability of Matthew Miles' temporary system theory to organized camping in Connecticut. Reveals resident camps exhibit more temporary system features than day camps and program directors respond to more similar temporary system features than camp directors. Supports importance of camp setting as effective…
Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Educational Research, Group Dynamics
Peer reviewedShepard, C. L.; Caruso, V. M. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1986
Reports on a study to examine and assess stress-levels of factors of anxiety, depression, and hostility present in a camp staff during a ten-week resident program. Results indicate that anxiety, depression, and hostility do not correlate directly or inversely with each other. (TW)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Camping, Depression (Psychology), Environmental Education
