Wirkungsnachweis aus der Literatur
NEU
increased sense of belonging, recognition and feeling valued
soziale Inklusion
Through the workshop, a crucial social space where participants could bond with peers and coaches and experience feelings of recognition and respect was created. […] Some participants also expressed concerns that they might not experience the same sense of belonging in mainstream school or work settings due to potential stigmatization. They therefore noted the significance of being recognized and valued for who they were and the value of their participation. This recognition was crucial for their self-esteem, as they felt welcomed within the group: "…I have some history with drugs and I’m in substitution therapy, and then I have a child. So, if I go somewhere with normal people, like to a school to study…Or if I’d have a real job, I feel like I’d still bear that same label, like 'I’m this old and I don’t have a profession so something must be wrong'" (Interviewee 2).
Beschreibung der Aktivität
Three nature-based youth workshops
Two workshops were organized by the municipality (Workshop 1 and Workshop 2), and one by the nonprofit organization (Workshop 3). Workshop 1 focused on nature and sports activities, Workshop 2 focused on nature and environmental management activities, and Workshop 3 also focused on environmental management tasks, urban gardening, and other activities to promote well-being and responsible environmental action. Participants were engaged in the workshops for one to four days per week for four to six hours at a time. The participants of the study were young adults outside education or employment, and particpated in a nature-based workshop as a part of their activation and rehabilitation program.
Finnland
Most participants (75%) attended the workshop for 2-6 months, while a few participated for 1-2 years.
20-26 years; average age was 23.4 years
teilnehmende Kinder und Jugendliche
Evaluierung der Aktivität
Quantitative Fragebogenerhebungen (online/telefonisch), Qualitative Interviewbefragungen (persönlich)
Sixteen participants completed survey questionnaires assessing the cognitive and social outcomes of the interventions and the key elements contributing to their effectiveness. We used a six-item instrument for cognitive outcomes and a seven-item instrument for social outcomes. The cognitive and social outcomes were assessed on a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Nine participants took part in qualitative interviews.
In total, 18 participants provided data; 16 completed outcome questionnaires, and 9 participated in interviews post-intervention.