Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This qualitative research study explored the contextual features such as leaders, setting, and programming that contributed to creating PYD experiences for campers at a residential summer sport camp. Using a case study approach summer camp leaders and camp management were interviewed, campers and counselors in training participated in focus groups and observations were recorded as field notes. Data was analyzed with the aid of NVivo and results were presented using an adapted version of Bronfenbrenner’s Process-Person-Context-Time model, Lerner’s 5Cs of positive youth development, and the 8 settings features as presented by the NRCIM. This camp context was deliberately structured to facilitate leaders’ provision of growth opportunities for campers. Leaders provided opportunities for growth through the development of supportive relationships with a variety of leaders, the presence of positive social norms, and opportunities for skill building. Suggestions for future studies regarding positive youth development and residential summer camp are provided.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Victoria Povilaitis
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2626945032