The Personal Growth of Outstanding Canoeists Resulting from Extended Solo Canoe Expeditions

The Personal Growth of Outstanding Canoeists Resulting from Extended Solo Canoe Expeditions

Four canoeists who had completed four or more solo canoe expeditions of two weeks or longer were interviewed to understand their solitary wilderness experiences. Discussions of their motivations and experiences illustrate the opportunities that wilderness solitude provides for connection with nature...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pathways (Hamilton) 1998, Vol.9 (6), p.13
Hauptverfasser: Swatton, Andrea G, Potter, Tom G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Canoeing
Empowerment
Experiential Learning
Individual Development
Learning Experience
Life Satisfaction
Outdoor Education
Reflective Thinking
Self Actualization
Self Esteem
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Solitude
Solo Experience
Wilderness
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Zusammenfassung:Four canoeists who had completed four or more solo canoe expeditions of two weeks or longer were interviewed to understand their solitary wilderness experiences. Discussions of their motivations and experiences illustrate the opportunities that wilderness solitude provides for connection with nature, reflection on one's life, self-exploration, and spiritual development. Contains 13 references. (TD)
ISSN:0840-8114