短期の自然体験活動を通じた児童の心理的社会的能力の変容に関する一考察

This study aimed to clarify 1) the changes in the psychological and social ability of participants through short-term nature activities, and 2) the relationship between psychological and social ability and the contents of experiences in nature activities. A questionnaire was administered to 74 elementary students who participated in short-term nature activities. The major findings were: 1) Psychological and social ability improved, with partial exceptions, through short-term nature activities, and 2) The contents of the experiences such as challenges, achievements, and cooperation with other children showed a positive association with the changes in psychological and social ability. These results indicate that short-term nature activities for children have a positive effect on the improvement of Ikiru Chikara (Zest for Living).