@article{ref1,
title="Association of education outside the classroom and pupils' psychosocial well-being: results from a school year implementation",
journal="Journal of school health",
year="2019",
author="Bølling, Mads and Niclasen, Janni and Bentsen, Peter and Nielsen, Glen",
volume="89",
number="3",
pages="210-218",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Education Outside the Classroom (EOtC) is a teaching method that is gaining traction, aiming to promote learning and well-being. However, research on the association between EOtC and well-being is limited. <br><br>METHODS: This quasi-experimental trial involved pupils (9-13 years) from 16 Danish public schools which implemented EOtC in some classes. Pupils (N = 511) from 27 classes were regularly exposed to EOtC (2-7 hours per week), and pupils (N = 120) from 7 parallel comparison classes were much less exposed (less than 2 hours per week). The pupils' psychosocial well-being was measured at the beginning and end of the school year using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. The results were compared between the groups. <br><br>RESULTS: Pupils regularly exposed to EOtC showed the greatest improvement in prosocial behavior. Negative associations were seen between EOtC and hyperactivity-inattention and peer problems in pupils of low socioeconomic status (SES). The observed improvements were smaller when the EOtC was spread over a larger number of sessions. <br><br>RESULTS were independent of sex. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Regular exposure to EOtC was found to promote social well-being, especially for pupils of low SES, and was most beneficial when concentrated in fewer, longer sessions.<br><br>© 2019, American School Health Association.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4391",
doi="10.1111/josh.12730",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/josh.12730"
}