Does Camping Really Lead to Changes in Self-Esteem?.

Rawson, Harve E.; McIntosh, David

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ERIC Number: EJ463085

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Does Camping Really Lead to Changes in Self-Esteem?

Rawson, Harve E.; McIntosh, David

Camping Magazine, v63 n6 p18-21 Apr 1991

Determined the effects of a highly structured and intensive 10-day camp program incorporating behavior modification techniques on 111 boys and 16 girls, ages 6-12, with severe behavior problems. Results of pre- and posttesting indicate that brief, intensive, and specialized camping programs can significantly increase these children's self-esteem. (LP)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Camping, Elementary Secondary Education, Outdoor Education, Pretests Posttests, Program Effectiveness, Resident Camp Programs, Self Concept, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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