@article{ref1,
title="An exploration of gender, client history, and functioning in wilderness therapy participants",
journal="Residential treatment for children and youth",
year="2014",
author="Bettmann, J.E. and Tucker, A.R. and Tracy, J. and Parry, K.J.",
volume="31",
number="3",
pages="155-170",
abstract="This article explored differences by gender in client mental health history, presenting issues, and current functioning among adolescents in wilderness therapy. The study used a random sample of 401 youth in wilderness therapy programs, utilizing data from archival psychological evaluations conducted during wilderness treatment. <br><br>RESULTS showed that females were more likely to have participated in outpatient treatment prior to a wilderness therapy program. Additionally, analysis indicated that females were more likely than males to participate in self-harming behaviors and suicide attempts. Males were more likely to have been significantly involved with criminal activity prior to treatment. Analysis provided a deeper understanding of the current population of wilderness therapy participants in an effort to inform current wilderness therapy practices. It is imperative for clinicians to have a better understanding of gender differences when considering wilderness therapy as a treatment option. © Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-571X",
doi="10.1080/0886571X.2014.943554",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2014.943554"
}