TY - JOUR
T1 - Participants' Perceptions of Communication during and after a One-Day Challenge Course Program
AU - Wolfe, Brent D.
AU - Dattilo, John
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2006, © 2006 Association of Experiential Education.
PY - 2006/6/1
Y1 - 2006/6/1
N2 - Many studies have been designed to understand effects of challenge courses and their benefits. Few studies, however, have been conducted to understand participants' perceptions of these programs. In this study, 16 adults working at a dental office attended a one-day challenge course program designed to teach lessons about communication. Data were collected via in vivo observations, digital video observations, and two individual interviews. These qualitative data were analyzed and two themes central to communication emerged: (a) Effectiveness of Communication; and (b) Too Many Chiefs. Findings suggested that improvements to communication in the workplace were not clearly recognized results. However, experiences with these themes were identified during the challenge course. Connections to related literature and suggestions for research and practice are provided.
AB - Many studies have been designed to understand effects of challenge courses and their benefits. Few studies, however, have been conducted to understand participants' perceptions of these programs. In this study, 16 adults working at a dental office attended a one-day challenge course program designed to teach lessons about communication. Data were collected via in vivo observations, digital video observations, and two individual interviews. These qualitative data were analyzed and two themes central to communication emerged: (a) Effectiveness of Communication; and (b) Too Many Chiefs. Findings suggested that improvements to communication in the workplace were not clearly recognized results. However, experiences with these themes were identified during the challenge course. Connections to related literature and suggestions for research and practice are provided.
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U2 - 10.1177/105382590602900205
DO - 10.1177/105382590602900205
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85047114735
SN - 1053-8259
VL - 29
SP - 126
EP - 144
JO - Journal of Experiential Education
JF - Journal of Experiential Education
IS - 2
ER -