Title
Does Challenge by Choice Increase Participation?
Publication Date
2015
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Challenge by choice (CBC) has been regarded as a foundational principle for challenge ropes course programs. Although CBC is widely accepted as the primary mechanism for facilitating intended ropes course outcomes, especially a participant’s involvement, until recently it had remained an untested assumption. This study explored the role of CBC as it pertains to participants’ involvement in adventure activities. Using a general inductive data analysis approach, three themes emerged: instruction, atmosphere, and challenge. Whereas instruction positively influenced involvement, atmosphere and challenge had both positive and negative influences. Findings suggest that CBC might be necessary but not sufficient in explaining students’ involvement in adventure activities.
Original Citation
Chase, D.L. (2015). Does Challenge by Choice Increase Participation? Journal of Experiential Education, 38(2), 108-128. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053825914524057
Identifier
Virtual Commons Citation
Chase, Daniel L. (2015). Does Challenge by Choice Increase Participation?. In Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies Faculty Publications. Paper 82.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/mahpls_fac/82