Researchers at Guilin Tourism University Report New Data on Education (Rock climbing as experiential pedagogy in outdoor education: The positive psychology outcomes and students' well-being).

This article focuses on a study from Guilin Tourism University in Guangxi, People's Republic of China, examining the educational benefits of rock climbing in Chinese higher education. Using constructivist learning theory and the PERMA+IT framework of positive psychology, the research found that rock climbing enhances students' emotional, cognitive, and relational development, fostering positive emotions, resilience, reflective thinking, and a sense of community. The study highlights rock climbing as an effective experiential learning tool that integrates physical challenge with psychological growth and connection to nature. It concludes that incorporating rock climbing into outdoor higher education can enrich student well-being and empower learners to confidently navigate uncertainty. [Extracted from the article]