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Hearing Youth Voices in Camp Research with Dr. Barry Garst

In this episode of 'The Pudding', hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison delve into the work of Dr. Barry Garst, a Professor at Clemson University in Youth Development Programs. Dr. Garst shares his journey into camp research, discussing his background and various projects that analyze the transformative impact of camp on youth development. The discussion also explores the importance of digital empathy for connecting campers and staff. Dr. Garst also highlights the Journal of Youth Development's role in bridging research and practice in youth development and offers insights on key issues that need more attention in camp studies. 

Episode Guide

• 00:56 Meet Dr. Barry Garst: Youth Development Expert
• 04:02 Exploring the Identity Ladder of Social Learning
• 09:09 Camp’s Impact Long-Term & Emerging Issues in Research
• 16:58 Digital Empathy and the MyView Tool
• 22:21 Data Collection and Analysis Challenges
• 31:57 Researcher Parents’ Perspective on Camper Data Collection
• 45:41 The Journal of Youth Development
• 51:29 Recommended Researchers to Follow & Episode Wrap-up

Your Hosts

• Dr. Mandi Baker, Researcher - Summer Camp, Outdoor Recreation, Sociology and Hospitality/Tourism - getlamped@gmail.com
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro - travis@gocamp.pro
• Dr. Barry Garst, Professor & Coordinator - Clemson University - bgarst@clemson.edu

Additional Links of Interest

• Dept of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at Clemson University https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/prtm/index.html
• Journal of Youth Development https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd
• Alliances for Camp Health https://allianceforcamphealth.org/
• American Camps Association- Research Evaluation Advisory Council https://www.acacamps.org/research/help-camp-research/research-evaluation-advisory-committee

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