Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors of the counselor's attraction, the change of the attraction, and attractive attitudes and behaviors in camping. The Character Evaluation Scale and interviews, based on social desirability of personality, were administered to a total of 30 fifth and sixth grade children who participated in 7-day camp. The data was analyzed by factor analysis and ANOVA. The results were as follows: 1) The counselor's attraction was composed of four factors: Trust·Acceptance, Cheerfulness, Activity, and Gentleness. 2) The change of counselor's attraction depended on the program during camp. Trust·Acceptance and Activity were strongly perceived in the environmental education program and mountain climbing, while Cheerfulness decreased after mountain climbing. 3) With regard to attractive attitudes and behaviors, it was strongly perceived to protect participants against danger, to encourage, to help, and to be earnest with Trust·Acceptance, to speak friendly with Cheerfulness, and to be fearless with Activity.
