Influence of adventure education instructor education on the perspectives and practices of preservice adventure educators
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DOI: 10.1007/s42322-019-00034-6
Abstract: The research described in this paper built on the embryonic work on the occupational socialization of adventure educators (AEs). Its purpose was to determine the influence of one adventure education instructor education (AEIE) program on… read more here.
Keywords: education instructor; education; adventure education; adventure educators ... See more keywords
A conceptual model of adventure tour guide well-being
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2020.102977
Abstract: Abstract Tour guides play a critical role in influencing visitor experiences and organisational success. The experiences of tour guides themselves however are less understood, particularly with regards to how these experiences impact on guides' well-being.… read more here.
Keywords: adventure tour; model adventure; adventure; conceptual model ... See more keywords
Wilderness therapy, therapeutic camping and adventure education in child and youth care literature: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.10.030
Abstract: Abstract Background and objectives Credible empirical support for the therapeutic potential and positive outcomes associated with outdoor adventure approaches for children, youth and families has grown in the past decade. Historically, child and youth care… read more here.
Keywords: adventure; child youth; youth; youth care ... See more keywords
Collaborative industry risk management in adventure tourism: A case study of the US aerial adventure industry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2019.03.008
Abstract: Abstract This paper considers the need for an industry-wide approach to risk management within the US aerial adventure industry, a sub-sector of adventure tourism. Since its inception in 2008, the industry has quickly become one… read more here.
Keywords: industry; risk management; tourism; adventure ... See more keywords
Idealizing adventure tourism experiences: tourists’ self-assessment and expectations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2021.100379
Abstract: Abstract Travelers often idealize and develop individual expectations for their adventure experiences through a romanticized “adventure mythology”. The research has focused primarily on the motivations (why); on the feelings of the participants during this type… read more here.
Keywords: adventure tourism; tourism; experiences tourists; mythology ... See more keywords
Families at leisure outdoors: well-being through adventure
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DOI: 10.1080/02614367.2019.1600574
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigates families who choose to co-participate in outdoor adventure holidays, and explores how they benefit from these shared experiences. In so doing, it seeks to determine the role of adventure tourism in… read more here.
Keywords: adventure holidays; families leisure; adventure; family ... See more keywords
Adventure racing and active lifestyles
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DOI: 10.1080/11745398.2018.1473785
Abstract: ABSTRACT Adventure racing, the combination of adventure sports in a competitive setting, has increased in popularity as part of growing adventurous leisure participation. This study reports results from a survey of 717 adventure racing participants… read more here.
Keywords: active lifestyles; adventure; adventure racing; racing active ... See more keywords
The romance of risk: adventure’s incorporation in risk society
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DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2016.1263802
Abstract: ABSTRACT Adventure has outgrown its use as a metaphor and motive for educational journeys into the cultural outdoors. Self-reliance cannot counter the mechanisation of everyday life. ‘Adventure’ is produced and serviced by the very people… read more here.
Keywords: risk; adventure; adventure incorporation; risk adventure ... See more keywords
The role of ‘pracademics’ in education and development of adventure sport professionals
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DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2018.1483253
Abstract: ABSTRACT Understanding and exploiting the synergy between theory and practice lies at the heart of effective education for outdoor professionals. Accordingly, and in an attempt to stimulate debate, this paper conceptualizes the interaction between theory… read more here.
Keywords: role pracademics; education outdoor; adventure; outdoor professionals ... See more keywords
Occupational Exposure to Trichloramine and Endotoxins
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002483
Abstract: The clinical significance of this paper is the finding of occupational trichloramine and endotoxin exposure in air in swimming pool facilities in relation to adverse health effects. This is of particular importance in adventure swimming… read more here.
Keywords: adventure; trichloramine endotoxins; occupational exposure; exposure ... See more keywords
Influence of Outdoor and Adventure Activities on Subjective Measures of Resilience in University Students
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DOI: 10.1177/1053825919831724
Abstract: Background: Adventure experiences offer opportunities to improve resilience by exposure to controlled challenging situations. While previous studies have shown improvements in resilience, they have often lacked matched control groups, relied on a single measure of… read more here.
Keywords: adventure; resilience; subjective measures; measures resilience ... See more keywords