Abstract
This study investigated outcomes of a college outdoor orientation program that utilized 3, 4, 5, and 12-day adventure based trips. Sense of community and sense of place were measured using a one-sample pre/post-test design (n = 118). Paired sample t-tests were implemented to explore differences and, in general, students reported significant changes following participation. Students demonstrated increases in the number of their friends, trusted individuals, and 6 of the 7 factorial components measuring sense of community and sense of place (p < .05). The importance of community and place is discussed, highlighting suggestions and implications for future consideration in outdoor orientation programming.
Recommended Citation
Austin, M. L.,
Martin, B.,
Yoshino, A.,
Schanning, K.,
Ogle, D. H.,
& Mittelstaedt, R.
(2010).
The Intersection of Community and Place in an Outdoor Orientation Program.
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2(1).
https://doi.org/10.7768/1948-5123.1033
