Abstracts
Résumé
Bien que la pertinence de l’intervention en contexte de nature et d’aventure (INA) soit de plus en plus reconnue dans les écrits scientifiques, les défis et les retombées qui y sont associés lors d’intervention familiale demeurent peu documentés (Liermann et Norton, 2016; Tucker et al., 2016). Or, les INA offrent un contexte favorable au développement de liens familiaux, notamment en raison des interactions que requiert l’adaptation au milieu naturel et de la possibilité de relever des défis (Overholt, 2014). Ainsi, cet article propose une recension exploratoire d’études portant sur l’intervention familiale en contexte de nature et d’aventure (IFNA). Les neuf études recensées permettent de dresser un portrait de différents programmes et de leurs retombées sur les jeunes et les familles. Une discussion met ensuite en lumière des éléments propres à l’INA pouvant être mis au service de l’intervention familiale, de même que les défis qui y sont associés en travail social. En conclusion, de nouvelles pistes de recherche et d’intervention sont identifiées.
Mots-clés :
- Intervention par la nature et l’aventure (INA),
- intervention familiale,
- plein air,
- travail social
Abstract
Although the relevance of nature and adventure-based intervention (NABI) is increasingly recognized in the scientific literature, its challenges and benefits in family intervention remain poorly documented (Liermann and Norton, 2016; Tucker et al., 2016). Yet, NABIs provide a supportive context for the development of family bonds because of interactions required by adaptation to the natural environment, and the opportunity for the challenge (Overholt, 2014). Thus, this article suggests an exploratory review of studies on family intervention in the context of NABI. The nine studies selected provide an overview of different programs and their impact on youth and families. A discussion then highlights elements specific to NABI’s that can be applied to family intervention, as well as the associated social work challenges. In conclusion, new avenues for research and intervention are identified.
Keywords:
- Nature and adventure-based intervention,
- family intervention,
- outdoors,
- social work
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