ERIC Number: EJ672079
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Publication Date: 2003
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Wilderness Therapy Programs for Juvenile Delinquents: A Meta-Analysis.
Bedard, Rachel M.; Rosen, Lee A.; Vacha-Haase, Tami
Journal of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping, v3 n1 p7-13 Win-Spr 2003
A study examining the effectiveness of wilderness therapy programs for rehabilitating delinquent adolescents analyzed 23 programs using meta-analysis. Moderate effect sizes in favor of wilderness therapy programs were found with respect to enhancing self-esteem/self-concept, improving interpersonal skills, and promoting behavior changes. A small effect size was found with respect to reducing recidivism. (Contains 35 references.) (Author/TD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Interpersonal Competence, Meta Analysis, Milieu Therapy, Program Effectiveness, Recidivism, Self Concept, Wilderness
NATWC, 698 Dinner Bell/Ohiopyle Road, Ohiopyle, PA 15470.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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