TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - An exploration of gender, client history, and functioning in wilderness therapy participants
JO  - Residential treatment for children and youth
A1  - Bettmann, J.E.
A1  - Tucker, A.R.
A1  - Tracy, J.
A1  - Parry, K.J.
SP  - 155
EP  - 170
VL  - 31
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-571X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886571X.2014.943554
ID  - ref1
ER  -