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Title: No Connectivity, Better Connections: Teenagers' Experiences of a Phone-Free Summer Camp in the United States
Language: English
Authors: Charlotte Megret
Source: Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 2024 24(1):65-78.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adolescents, Telecommunications, Addictive Behavior, Outdoor Education, Resident Camp Programs, French, Environmental Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Adolescent Attitudes, Positive Attitudes, Learner Engagement, Handheld Devices, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Modification
Geographic Terms: Washington
DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2023.2211180
ISSN: 1472-9679
1754-0402
Abstract: Phones have become pervasive in many teenagers' lives, and outdoor educators are increasingly faced with making decisions regarding technology. This case study sheds light on the complex relationship between teenagers, phones and residential outdoor environmental education by exploring the experiences of participants at a phone-free summer camp in the US. It was conducted over six weeks and gathered evidence from individual interviews, focus group interviews and unstructured conversations. The three main findings were: (1) participants expressed overwhelmingly positive attitudes towards the experience, especially regarding social interactions. (2) This positive experience was perceived to only be possible at CIFC, where an engaging programme and a strong community supported participants in their phone-free experience. (3) As a result of (2), teenagers expressed concerns about applying their experience outside of camp. These findings have important implications for practitioners and contribute to pedagogical discussions regarding phones on outdoor environmental education programmes.
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