Association of education outside the classroom and pupils’ psychosocial well-being: Results from a school year implementation
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Association of education outside the classroom and pupils’ psychosocial well-being: Results from a school year implementation. / Bølling, Mads; Niclasen, Janni; Bentsen, Peter; Nielsen, Glen.
In: Journal of School Health, Vol. 89, No. 3, 2019, p. 210-218.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Association of education outside the classroom and pupils’ psychosocial well-being: Results from a school year implementation
AU - Bølling, Mads
AU - Niclasen, Janni
AU - Bentsen, Peter
AU - Nielsen, Glen
N1 - CURIS 2019 NEXS 018
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - Background: Education Outside the Classroom (EOtC) is a teaching method that is gaining traction, aiming to promote learning and well‐being. However, research on the association between EOtC and well‐being is limited. Methods: This quasi‐experimental trial involved pupils (9–13 years) from 16 Danish public schools which implemented EOtC in some classes. Pupils (N = 511) from 27 classes were regularly exposed to EOtC (2–7 hours per week), and pupils (N = 120) from 7 parallel comparison classes were much less exposed (less than 2 hours per week). The pupils' psychosocial well‐being was measured at the beginning and end of the school year using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. The results were compared between the groups. Results: Pupils regularly exposed to EOtC showed the greatest improvement in prosocial behavior. Negative associations were seen between EOtC and hyperactivity‐inattention and peer problems in pupils of low socioeconomic status (SES). The observed improvements were smaller when the EOtC was spread over a larger number of sessions. Results were independent of sex. Conclusions: Regular exposure to EOtC was found to promote social well‐being, especially for pupils of low SES, and was most beneficial when concentrated in fewer, longer sessions.
AB - Background: Education Outside the Classroom (EOtC) is a teaching method that is gaining traction, aiming to promote learning and well‐being. However, research on the association between EOtC and well‐being is limited. Methods: This quasi‐experimental trial involved pupils (9–13 years) from 16 Danish public schools which implemented EOtC in some classes. Pupils (N = 511) from 27 classes were regularly exposed to EOtC (2–7 hours per week), and pupils (N = 120) from 7 parallel comparison classes were much less exposed (less than 2 hours per week). The pupils' psychosocial well‐being was measured at the beginning and end of the school year using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. The results were compared between the groups. Results: Pupils regularly exposed to EOtC showed the greatest improvement in prosocial behavior. Negative associations were seen between EOtC and hyperactivity‐inattention and peer problems in pupils of low socioeconomic status (SES). The observed improvements were smaller when the EOtC was spread over a larger number of sessions. Results were independent of sex. Conclusions: Regular exposure to EOtC was found to promote social well‐being, especially for pupils of low SES, and was most beneficial when concentrated in fewer, longer sessions.
KW - Faculty of Science
KW - Mental health
KW - Outdoor learning
KW - School-based outdoor education
KW - School-based health promotion
KW - Udeskole
U2 - 10.1111/josh.12730
DO - 10.1111/josh.12730
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 30637746
VL - 89
SP - 210
EP - 218
JO - Journal of School Health
JF - Journal of School Health
SN - 0022-4391
IS - 3
ER -
ID: 211807121