Learning in Nature
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outdoor Recreation’s Role in Youth Development
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 22045331 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Manto-Markela Vasilaki (0009-0007-2514-1669, University of Nicosia), Aglaia Zafeiroudi (0000-0002-6519-805X, University of Thessaly), Ioannis Tsartsapakis (0000-0003-1663-0384, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Gerasimos V Grivas (0000-0002-7917-2512, Hellenic Naval Academy), Athanasia Chatzipanteli (0000-0001-9537-2285, University of Thessaly), George Aphamis (0000-0002-9081-4782, University of Nicosia), Christoforos D Giannaki (0000-0003-0029-1189, University of Nicosia), Charilaos Kouthouris (0000-0001-7484-7376, University of Thessaly) |
| Año | 2025 |
| Volumen | 15 |
| Número | 3 |
| Páginas | 332 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2025-03-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Editorial | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci15030332 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 4 |
| Referencias citadas | 50 |
Outdoor recreational activities offer critical benefits to youth development, yet their impacts have been insufficiently synthesized. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of outdoor recreation on children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years. Significant improvements were observed in psychological well-being, social connectivity, and environmental awareness, emphasizing the multidimensional benefits of such activities. Challenges such as urbanization and reduced access to green spaces highlighted the need for prioritizing outdoor engagement to counteract the growing detachment from nature. This study followed PRISMA guidelines and included 21 studies published between 2014 and 2024. A random-effects meta-analysis revealed positive effects on mood, anxiety reduction, interpersonal relationships, and environmental responsibility. However, significant heterogeneity reflected variability in study designs and contexts. The GRADE framework assessed evidence certainty, rating psychological benefits as moderate, social connectivity as high, and environmental awareness as low. Limitations included reliance on self-reported data and exclusion of pandemic-era studies. These findings emphasized the role of outdoor activities in addressing modern challenges such as urbanization and climate change by fostering holistic youth development. Policymakers and educators should be encouraged to integrate outdoor programs into curricula and community initiatives to promote mental health, social cohesion, and environmental stewardship
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| Obras citantes distintas | 4 |
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| Citas por año | 4 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Velocidad de citación | current |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 4 |