The Psychological Effects of a Therapeutic Camping Experience on First Time Campers with Spina Bifida
Description:
Camping has been identified as a resource for educational, therapeutic, and recreational growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the psychosocial effects of a therapeutic camping experience with first time campers with spina bifida. In this study with four first time campers with spina bifida, three areas related to the camp experience were observed and measured: recreation participation, fun/pleasure, and self esteem. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used, including th…
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Date:
December 1994
Creator:
Burns, Joanna L. (Joanna Lynn Brannan)
Partner:
UNT Libraries