THE EFFECTS OF A SPORT CHALLENGE CAMP ON INCARCERATED BOYS SELF CONCEPT
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Authors
Johnston, Tonya Louise
Issue Date
1993
Type
Thesis
Language
en
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Abstract
Studies have indicated that incarceration of male adolescents may damage their self concepts.. Participation by delinquent and non-delinquent populations in outdoor challenge, sport, and recreation programs has been found to positively impact the self concepts of participants. Additionally, the use of mental skills, such as positive self talk, goal setting, and visualization, has been identified as a potential contributor towards personal development. This study examined the effects of a two week sport challenge camp that S involved sport activities, physical challenges, and mental skills training on the self concepts of incarcerated male youth. A participant group (n=16) and a control group (n=13) were pre and S post-tested with the Piers-Harris Children's Self Concept Scale. Findings indicated a significant increase in self concept (p<.05) for the participant group. A Camp Participant Rating Interview measured participants' responses to tie camp and indicated that they felt the mental skills were extremely useful in helping them meet the challenges of the camp, and that the camp had been a positive experience. Recommendations for future study of sport challenge camps with incarcerated participants are discussed.