Keywords

self-esteem program, adolescent treatment, outdoor adventure

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a modularized therapeutic recreation self-esteem program (that included outdoor adventure based components) provided for adolescents in a residential treatment center. Data were also collected on demographic variables including age, gender, and ethnicity. Subjects consisted of 112 adolescent patients ranging from ages 12 to 17, with an average length of stay of nine months to one year.

Original Publication Citation

Zabriskie, R. (1998). Efficacy of a TR self-esteem program for emotionally disturbed adolescents in a treatment setting. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Fourth Research Symposium Proceedings, 81-84. Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

1998

Publisher

Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Fourth Research Symposium Proceedings

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Experience Design and Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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