Examining the Impact of Youth Hostel Association (YHA) Residential Programmes Liz King Dr. Kitrina Douglas, Prof. Carlton Cooke, Institute for Sport, Physical Activity & Leisure, Leeds Beckett University
Background to yha
Relatedness and wellbeing
“positive and sustainable mental state that allows individuals, groups and nations to thrive and flourish” (UK Royal Society, 2004)
Self-Determination Theory Autonomy Competence Relatedness Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000) Self-determination Theory-
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Basic psychological needs Key Stage 2 (age 8-11) Stirling Children’s Wellbeing Scale (Liddle & Carter, 2010) Wellbeing Key Stage 3 (age 11+) Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (Tennant et al., 2007) The Balanced Measure of Psychological Needs Scale (Sheldon & Hilpert, 2012). Basic psychological needs
Basic psychological needs Wellbeing Basic psychological needs Gender Duration of stay Programme Leadership Make simpler
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191 Young people participated Aged 9-22 years Five YHA locations (Peak District and Lake District) 45% females 40% males 15% did not specify 79% stayed for 2 nights 21% stayed for 4 nights 36% YHA activities 64% Independent activities
Wellbeing… Key Stage 2 (age 8-11) Key Stage 3+ (age 11+) = no change in score = 3% increase in score
Self-Determination Theory Autonomy Competence Relatedness ✘ Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000) ✘ ✔
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Thank you for listening… Please feel free to contact me: Elizabeth.King@leedsbeckett.ac.uk @LizEKing [insert photo] www.yha.org.uk
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