Journal article
India’s emerging trends and meanings in healthy human-nature relationships: Indian outdoor education practitioner perspectives
Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, Vol.25(1), pp.138-151
2025
Abstract
Using a descriptive, exploratory study of recent developments in outdoor adventure education (OAE) fields in India, the authors report on the significant contributions of Indian OAE practitioners in promoting healthy human-nature relationships. Semi-structured interviews with Indian OAE practitioners revealed an underlying interconnectedness between OAE, environmental education, and experiential education. Findings show that OAE practitioners in India represent new genres of practice diversifying into nature-based sports, therapeutic adventure, experiential activities, and more to help individuals develop positive relationships with nature, emphasising reciprocity and mutual respect. Drawing from the historical, spiritual, and cultural aspects of nature-relatedness in Indian culture, OAE practitioners bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and contemporary practices to foster deeper connections with the natural worlds. This study postulates that Indian OAE practitioners, with their understanding of nature’s therapeutic effects, play vital roles in guiding people towards a holistic and sustainable relationship with nature that contributes to individual well-being and environmental preservation.
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- Title
- India’s emerging trends and meanings in healthy human-nature relationships: Indian outdoor education practitioner perspectives
- Authors
- Soumya Mitra (Corresponding Author) - Prescott CollegeVinathe Sharma-Brymer - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyDenise Mitten - Prescott CollegeJanet Ady - Prescott College
- Publication details
- Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, Vol.25(1), pp.138-151
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.1080/14729679.2024.2350973
- ISSN
- 1754-0402
- Organisation Unit
- Healthy Ageing Research Cluster; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991022298802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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