Outdoor‐based play and reconnection to nature: A neglected pathway to positive youth development
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- 1 June 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in New Directions for Youth Development
- Vol. 2011 (130) , 89-104
Abstract
For youth today to achieve their full potential, outdoor‐based play and reconnection to nature are essential.Keywords
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