Relational Aggression and Adventure·based Counseling: A Critical Analysis of the Literature by Sara

Relational aggression has received a great deal of attention in recent literature. The purpose ofthis study is to analyze literature in the fields of relational aggression and adventure-based counseling to identify recommendations for the use of adventure-based counseling as a viable treatment for relational aggression. Specifically, this review asks, "What recommendations are presented within the literature for the use of adventure-based counseling as a viable intervention for behaviors associated with relational aggression?" Research findings provide a definition of relational aggression including a discussion regarding the specific covert acts committed in this form of aggression. Prevalence and intervention and prevention are also discussed. The historical roots of adventure-based counseling are discussed as well as major constructs of this form of counseling. Benefits of adventure-based are also examined. Although no literature under review directly identifies ii adventure-based counseling for use with relationally aggressive females, the benefits of adventure-based counseling mirror the recommendations for treatment of relational aggression. Critical analysis and recommendations offer suggestions for future researchers and practitioners utilizing adventure-based counseling as an intervention and prevention method for relational aggression. The Graduate School University of Wisconsin Stout 'Menomonie, WI