The effects of an outdoor experiential therapy program on the adolescents with mental problems
Project/Area Number |
16500374
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
Physical education
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Research Institution | University of Tsukuba |
Principal Investigator |
SAKAMOTO Akihiro University of Tsukuba, Gaducate School of Comprehensive human Science, Associate Professor (10251076)
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Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
IMURA Hitoshi University of Tsukuba, Gaducate School of Comprehensive human Science, Associate Professor (30203334)
TADA Satoshi Meiji University, School of Low, Associate Professor (10276008)
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Project Period (FY) |
2004 – 2007
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2007)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥3,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
Fiscal Year 2007: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000)
Fiscal Year 2004: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
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Keywords | Outdoor Experience / Camp / Adolescent with mental problems / Clinical Psychology / Case Study / Individuation Process / Self Concept / Therapy / 治療的要因 / 非行少年 / 不登校 / 内的成長 / 風景構成法 / 箱庭 / 関係性 / アウトドア体験療法 / 冒険プログラム / 発達障害 |
Research Abstract |
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the outcomes of an outdoor experiential therapy program on adolescents with mental problems (truancy, emotional and behavioral disorders, etc.). A qualitative case study approach and a quantitative questionnaire survey were used to examine the program. The case study explored the individual meaning of psychosocial and physical impacts on each adolescent in the program. There were some cases that showed improved relationships: between the worlds of social environment and self, between mother and child, between self and self. In terms of physical development, there were some cases where the students recognized improvements in their physical strength or skills in outdoor activities, which in turn affected their self-esteem. The adolescents experienced various psychological tasks during the program and coped with them. These experiences were recognized as ''individuation processes''. A questionnaire survey on self-concept also showed the same results. Test scores of self-concept showed a significant increase in total score, achievement motive, effort, self-confidence and self-acceptance between pre-test (before the program) and post-test I (immediately after the program). There were no significant differences between pre-test and post-test II (one month after the program). The results revealed some differences from other studies. Some factors unique to this program are suggested.
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