Research
Research on the outdoor education sector in Hong Kong provides region-specific, evidence-based insights that can enhance the well-being of our participants, inform policy decisions and contribute to the overall advancement of outdoor education in Hong Kong.
We invite authors to add their Hong Kong based research here for the benefit of the HKOLA community.
Jun 7, 2025
Bringing the Learning Home: Transfer Mechanisms in the School Environment
When so much planning goes into the outdoor learning programme itself, it is important for educators to remember that the learning experience does not simply finish when the participant finishes the programme. This research study conducted in an international school in Hong Kong aims to identify the mechanisms in a school environment that would help students to transfer their learning from an outdoor adventure education programme back into their school and personal lives.
Mar 22, 2025
Summary of "Where the Tides of Life Make Sense: Insights from Surfers in Hong Kong" by Judith Blaine
In "Where the Tides of Life Make Sense: Insights from Surfers in Hong Kong" Judith Blaine explores the remarkable ways surfing influences the lives of individuals and communities in Hong Kong. This article provides a short summary of the research paper.
Oct 31, 2023
Outdoor Adventure Education in East Asia: Interpreting Data From
Outward Bound Hong Kong
OAE is typically associated with Western values, but it has been implemented in non-Western cultures like East Asia. The study aims to determine if OAE can be beneficial in Eastern contexts through research conducted in Hong Kong.
Oct 17, 2023
Impacts of the Pandemic on HK's Outdoor Adventure Education Sector - a summary
This Masters thesis (2023) investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Hong Kong's outdoor adventure education (OAE) sector. It explores the challenges faced by OAE organizations and educators and discusses what the future holds for outdoor education in Hong Kong.
