荒野體驗方案中求生式獨處經驗之成效研究

Benefits of Survival SkillsSoloExperience in WildernessExperience Program

本研究的目的在了解戶外課程中，求生式獨處經驗對於參與者的體驗歷程。生存式獨處有別於一般獨處經驗，在於參與者必須擁有獨立於野外求生的技能，例如建造住所、生火煮食、尋找水源等，同時亦著重獨處經驗本身的靜思。質性研究的結果顯示：(一)求生式獨處對參與者在身體與心理上帶來挑戰，透過成功的經驗能幫助他們成長；(二)藉由祈禱、靜坐或閱讀聖經，讓參與者得到靈性的提昇；(三)獨處的時間提供參與者獨自默想、內省與反思的機會；(四)獨處的經驗讓參與者能接觸並享受大自然的壯麗。本研究結果希望能提供戶外課程的實務界與教學研究的學術界，對於求生式獨處經驗有更深一層的了解。

The purpose of this study was to investigate participants' perceptions of a survival skills solo within a wilderness experience program. The research on the survival skills solo focused both on the reflection and the survival skill in wilderness settings. Qualitative data indicated that the survival skills solo provided mental, physical and emotional challenges which may help the participants to grow through the successes. Additionally, the solo experience encouraged spiritual growth through prayer, meditation, and reading Bible where participants felt the connection between God and them. Third, the survival skills solo was a time allowed opportunity for reflection, introspection, and contemplation in solitude and silence. Finally, it occurred in beautiful, natural, and inspirational setting. The results provided better understanding the different kinds of solo experiences.