Adventure Racing

The Experiences of Participants in the Everglades Challenge

Bibliographic Data

ID9021012
AuthorsDuncan Simpson (0000-0001-7851-2071, Barry University, Miami, FL, USA, corresponding author), Phillip G Post (0000-0001-9146-1985, New Mexico State University), Lauren Saenz Tashman (Barry University, Miami, FL, USA)
Year2013
Volume54
Issue1
Pages113-128
Publication date2013-03-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Humanistic Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-1678 • E-ISSN: 1552-650X
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0022167813482188
OpenAlexW2172019289
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited17

There has been little research devoted to understanding the sporting experience of Adventure Racing (AR) participants. Given the possible psychological benefits of AR participation, this investigation was undertaken to obtain additional insight into these competitors’ experience of participating in the Everglades Challenge. Existential phenomenological interviews were conducted with 10 participants ranging in age from 34 to 64 years who took part in the 2011 Everglades Challenge. Qualitative analysis of the transcripts revealed a total of 498 meaning units that were further grouped into subthemes, majors themes, and a primary ground. A final thematic structure revealed Adventure as the primary ground for the four major themes of Pushing Limits, Community, Preparation, and Natural Elements. The results suggest that AR can be transformational in many ways and that it provides an avenue for exploring personal meaning and promoting psychological benefits

Adventure · Epistemology · Existentialism · Meaning (existential · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Transformational leadership · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking · Applied Psychology · History · Outdoor and Experiential Education · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology

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