ABSTRACT

Evidence from four retrospective empirical research studies on lasting impacts (>12 months) of outdoor residential experiences for young people in the UK since 2015 are examined through a form of systematic review of papers and datasets. Thematic and comparative analysis identified lasting impacts as: self-confidence, independence and communication. Respondents also identified confidence, teamwork, life skills, intra-personal skills and the take up of new opportunities/activities as the impacts of use in young people’s lives since their residential experience. A steps of change process within a theory of change model is used to examine the causal chains and attributes influencing outcomes. The intensity and challenge of the outdoor adventure residentials, and the power of groups, influence lasting impacts. These findings from large datasets across a range of contexts have implications for funders and policy makers for the provision of outdoor adventure residentials for young people.

摘要

通过对论文和数据集进行系统审查的形式，对自 2015 年以来英国年轻人户外居住体验的持续影响（>12 个月）的四项回顾性实证研究的证据进行了审查。专题和比较分析将持久影响确定为：自信、独立和沟通。受访者还将信心、团队合作、生活技能、内省技能和接受新机会/活动视为自居住以来年轻人生活中使用的影响。变革理论模型中的变革过程步骤用于检查影响结果的因果链和属性。户外探险住宅的强度和挑战，以及群体的力量，都会产生持久的影响。