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Re-Connecting Adolescents with Nature using Environmental Art and Photography

Popovich, Patricia A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=urs1210364879

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2008, Master of Arts, Ursuline College, Art Therapy and Counseling.
The lives of today's youth are so influenced by technology that many believe they are rapidly disconnecting from nature and its benefits. This grounded theory research explores meaningful interactions within a natural setting, environmental art, and the use of digital photography with adolescents. Data was gathered from questionnaires, personal process reflections, and the researcher's observations and interactions with the participants. Resources supporting the basis for this research were derived from environmental art, ecopsychology research, and ancient cultural wisdom. Conclusions from this study indicate that through the use of environmental art and photography, adolescents can reconnect with a natural environment. Through their active participation within a natural setting, they can enhance well-being, raise awareness regarding ecological commitment, enhance self-awareness, and recognize the power of place.
Gail Rule-Hoffman, M.Ed. (Committee Chair)
Cecile Brennan, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
88 p.
Art Education; Developmental Psychology; Earth; Educational Psychology; Mental Health; Native Americans; Personal Relationships; Psychology
art therapy; ecopsychology; environmental art; photography; adolescents; nature; Native American wisdom;

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  • Popovich, P. A. (2008). Re-Connecting Adolescents with Nature using Environmental Art and Photography [Master's thesis, Ursuline College]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=urs1210364879

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Popovich, Patricia. Re-Connecting Adolescents with Nature using Environmental Art and Photography. 2008. Ursuline College, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=urs1210364879.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Popovich, Patricia. "Re-Connecting Adolescents with Nature using Environmental Art and Photography." Master's thesis, Ursuline College, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=urs1210364879

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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