Pete Allison
Biographic Data
| ID | 6013978 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pete Allison |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pete |
| FAMILY NAME | Allison |
| SIGNATURE | ALLISON P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Edinburgh |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9118-011X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Exploring Profiles of Adolescent Contributions
Despite growing calls to foster civic engagement among adolescents in the United States, many youths remain disengaged. While previous research has examined the types and benefits of civic activities, less is known about diverse contribution patterns and their links to demographics. This study examines the heterogeneity of adolescents’ contribution behaviors and associations with demographic variables, PYD, purpose, hope, and critical consciousne…
The Perceived Long-Term Influence of Youth Wilderness Expeditions in Participants’ Lives
Background: Youth expeditions are regarded as beneficial and even “life-changing” experiences for young people, however the evidence on their perceived long-term impact is limited. Purpose: The purpose of this research was to examine the perceived long-term influence of expeditions in participants’ lives 29 and more years after going on a 3–6 week land-based self-sufficient wilderness expedition. Methodology/Approach: This study used a retrospect…
Referees for Environmental Education Research, 2023
Understanding emerging adult identity development through work at a residential outdoor environmental education program
Most previous research on residential outdoor environmental education (ROEE) programs has focused on the outcomes associated with student participation in these learning experiences. In contrast to these previous studies, this research takes an interpretivist approach to understand how work as a short-term instructor in a ROEE setting may also uniquely support learning and development for this population as well. A sample of former short-term ins…
Women's perceptions of empowerment in Ramsar, a tourism destination in northern Iran
Personal development on youth expeditions
Youth expeditions are associated with a range of benefits for participants. More young people are participating in overseas expeditions than ever before as vacation and gap year choices are diversified by a rising number of expedition providers. To date, there has been no systematic research effort to draw together and evaluate the evidence that underpins the benefits or, otherwise, for youths participating in overseas expeditions. This paper rev…
Investigating the experience of outdoor and adventurous project work in an educational setting using a self-determination framework
The purpose of this study was to carry out a preliminary investigation to explore the use of outdoor and adventurous project work (PW) within an educational setting. Specifically, differences between the PW and normal academic school experiences were examined using a self-determination theory framework integrated with a goal orientation and psychological skills perspective. Additionally, an exploratory investigation was carried out to examine the…
Changes in latitude, changes in attitude
Despite the long history of youth expeditions and a growing number of participants and claims of being concerned with ‘youth development’, expeditions have received little attention by leisure and/or educational researchers in the UK. Recent literature specifically examining expeditions in the UK demonstrates an increasing interest in this phenomenon that sits on the juncture of education and leisure. There has been some critique regarding lack o…
Ethical responsibilities towards expedition pack animals
Promoting perseverance and challenge in physical education
This paper explores critical notions about how improved understandings of students learning experiences within practical learning environments could sensitise teachers to appreciate the complex influences more that affect how levels of challenge and perseverance are constructed by students. The authors, in furthering their critique, build on the model of constructivism developed by Ollis and Sproule. This model attempted in embryonic terms to rec…
Women's perceptions of empowerment in Ramsar, a tourism destination in northern Iran
Ethical responsibilities towards expedition pack animals
Changes in latitude, changes in attitude
Despite the long history of youth expeditions and a growing number of participants and claims of being concerned with ‘youth development’, expeditions have received little attention by leisure and/or educational researchers in the UK. Recent literature specifically examining expeditions in the UK demonstrates an increasing interest in this phenomenon that sits on the juncture of education and leisure. There has been some critique regarding lack o…
Understanding emerging adult identity development through work at a residential outdoor environmental education program
Most previous research on residential outdoor environmental education (ROEE) programs has focused on the outcomes associated with student participation in these learning experiences. In contrast to these previous studies, this research takes an interpretivist approach to understand how work as a short-term instructor in a ROEE setting may also uniquely support learning and development for this population as well. A sample of former short-term ins…
Investigating the experience of outdoor and adventurous project work in an educational setting using a self-determination framework
The purpose of this study was to carry out a preliminary investigation to explore the use of outdoor and adventurous project work (PW) within an educational setting. Specifically, differences between the PW and normal academic school experiences were examined using a self-determination theory framework integrated with a goal orientation and psychological skills perspective. Additionally, an exploratory investigation was carried out to examine the…
Promoting perseverance and challenge in physical education
This paper explores critical notions about how improved understandings of students learning experiences within practical learning environments could sensitise teachers to appreciate the complex influences more that affect how levels of challenge and perseverance are constructed by students. The authors, in furthering their critique, build on the model of constructivism developed by Ollis and Sproule. This model attempted in embryonic terms to rec…
Changes in latitude, changes in attitude
Despite the long history of youth expeditions and a growing number of participants and claims of being concerned with ‘youth development’, expeditions have received little attention by leisure and/or educational researchers in the UK. Recent literature specifically examining expeditions in the UK demonstrates an increasing interest in this phenomenon that sits on the juncture of education and leisure. There has been some critique regarding lack o…
Ethical responsibilities towards expedition pack animals
Investigating the experience of outdoor and adventurous project work in an educational setting using a self-determination framework
The purpose of this study was to carry out a preliminary investigation to explore the use of outdoor and adventurous project work (PW) within an educational setting. Specifically, differences between the PW and normal academic school experiences were examined using a self-determination theory framework integrated with a goal orientation and psychological skills perspective. Additionally, an exploratory investigation was carried out to examine the…
Personal development on youth expeditions
Youth expeditions are associated with a range of benefits for participants. More young people are participating in overseas expeditions than ever before as vacation and gap year choices are diversified by a rising number of expedition providers. To date, there has been no systematic research effort to draw together and evaluate the evidence that underpins the benefits or, otherwise, for youths participating in overseas expeditions. This paper rev…
Women's perceptions of empowerment in Ramsar, a tourism destination in northern Iran
Understanding emerging adult identity development through work at a residential outdoor environmental education program
Most previous research on residential outdoor environmental education (ROEE) programs has focused on the outcomes associated with student participation in these learning experiences. In contrast to these previous studies, this research takes an interpretivist approach to understand how work as a short-term instructor in a ROEE setting may also uniquely support learning and development for this population as well. A sample of former short-term ins…
The Perceived Long-Term Influence of Youth Wilderness Expeditions in Participants’ Lives
Background: Youth expeditions are regarded as beneficial and even “life-changing” experiences for young people, however the evidence on their perceived long-term impact is limited. Purpose: The purpose of this research was to examine the perceived long-term influence of expeditions in participants’ lives 29 and more years after going on a 3–6 week land-based self-sufficient wilderness expedition. Methodology/Approach: This study used a retrospect…
Referees for Environmental Education Research, 2023
Exploring Profiles of Adolescent Contributions
Despite growing calls to foster civic engagement among adolescents in the United States, many youths remain disengaged. While previous research has examined the types and benefits of civic activities, less is known about diverse contribution patterns and their links to demographics. This study examines the heterogeneity of adolescents’ contribution behaviors and associations with demographic variables, PYD, purpose, hope, and critical consciousne…
Psychology (8 works) · Outdoor and Experiential Education (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Youth Development and Social Support (4 works) · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Community Health and Development (2 works)