Cultural adaptation in outdoor programming.
From: Australian Journal of Outdoor Education
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Date: 7/1/2005
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Author: Fabrizio, Sheila M.; Neill, James T.
Abstract
Outdoor programs often intentionally provide a different culture and the challenge of working out how to adapt. Failure to adapt, however, can cause symptoms of culture shock, including homesickness, negative personal behavior, and interpersonal conflict. This article links cross-cultural and outdoor programming literature and provides case examples in order to illustrate the importance of facilitating outdoor participants' cultural adaptation. Based on cross-cultural ...
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