Abstract
This study tested the effectiveness of an adventure-based training programme in promoting the psychological well-being of primary schoolchildren. A randomised controlled trial was conducted, with 56 primary school pupils randomly assigned to the experimental group participating in the adventure-based training programme and 64 to the attention placebo control group. Children in the experimental group reported significantly fewer depressive symptoms, lower anxiety levels and higher self-esteem than those in the attention placebo control group. This study provides some evidence that the adventure-based training programme is effective in promoting the psychological well-being of Hong Kong Chinese schoolchildren.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1478-1492 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- adventure-based training
- children
- mental health
- psychological well-being
- randomized controlled trial
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology
