Rock climbing as experiential pedagogy in outdoor education: The positive psychology outcomes and students' well-being

Jinsheng (Jason) Zhu & Qideng Mo

Acta Psychologica2026https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106414article
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Rock-climbing excursion in outdoor higher education merits greater pedagogical integration: it enriches student wellbeing, deepens learning, and empowers students to navigate uncertainty with confidence, an essential capability in contemporary education.

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@article{jinsheng2026,
  title        = {{Rock climbing as experiential pedagogy in outdoor education: The positive psychology outcomes and students' well-being}},
  author       = {Jinsheng (Jason) Zhu & Qideng Mo},
  journal      = {Acta Psychologica},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106414},
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