Source Article Details

APA Citation:   Davis-Berman, J. &, Berman, D. (2002). Risk and anxiety in adventure programming. The Journal of Experiential Education, 25(2), 305-310

Abstract:
This article discusses risk, anxiety, and emotional safety in adventure programs. The authors suggest that emotional safety be given the attention in the literature similarly devoted to elements of physical safety. Anxiety was discussed as a salient factor in the assessment of percieved risk. An alternate paradigm for change is suggested, based not on moving out of comfort zones, but on reinforcing safety, security and challenge. Implications for this paradigm shift are presented.

Keywords:   Risk and Anxiety