Exploring the Benefits of an Outdoor Adventure Program for Improving Self-esteem and Self-efficacy and Reducing Problem Behaviors in Adolescent Girls

Download or read book Exploring the Benefits of an Outdoor Adventure Program for Improving Self-esteem and Self-efficacy and Reducing Problem Behaviors in Adolescent Girls written by Kristen O'Shea and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study assessed change in self-efficacy, self-esteem, and problem behaviors from pre-treatment to post-treatment and at 6-month follow-up for adolescent girls enrolled in an outdoor adventure program. Family security and previous program experience were also considered. Participants included 62 girls (ages 10 - 18) from diverse ethnic and SES backgrounds (the majority were Euro American from middle class backgrounds). As expected, problem behaviors were negatively correlated with self-esteem throughout the trip; they were negatively correlated with self-efficacy at 6-month follow-up. Girls from "higher security" families reported significantly higher levels of self-esteem (p