In recent years a new set of psychological principles has emerged from
research investigating adventure and adventurous activities. Adventure
involves a special type of physical activity in natural contexts where
participants voluntarily participate in experiences where the
environment and activity are challenging, perhaps dangerous and
potentially life threatening. To go on an adventure is to participate in
an enduring event requiring sustainable effort, where effective
performance is measured not only by success but also by survival. This
book brings together the emerging literature in 'Adventure Psychology'
that supports enduring performance and wellbeing.
The first section examines sustaining performance and wellbeing. The
second section studies the transformative aspect of adventure. Adventure
Psychology is of use in everyday life and the techniques and
understandings can help people and business prepare for the future. This
book will help us all thrive despite adversity, volatility and
uncertainty.
Written for researchers this book will also be useful for trainers,
educators and students of sport, performance and organisational
psychology as well as adventurers and endurance athletes. Adventure
Psychology is designed to meet the needs of specialists across a variety
of fields but importantly also to be accessible and applicable for those
wanting to live life fully -- to realise our full potential.
