Dr Shannon McNatty

2026

Journal - Research Article

McNatty, S., Nairn, K., Campbell-Price, M., & Boyes, M. (2026). Learning that lingers: A retrospective study of an Aotearoa, New Zealand high-school's compulsory outdoor programme. Journal of Outdoor & Environmental Education. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s42322-026-00264-5

Boyes, M., McNatty, S., & Parker, S. (2026). Developing emotional intelligence through affective outdoor learning. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/14729679.2026.2686120

2025

Journal - Research Article

McNatty, S., Nairn, K., Campbell-Price, M., & Boyes, M. (2025). Looking back: The lasting impact of outdoor education for adolescent girls. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning, 5(1), 66-83. doi: 10.1080/14729679.2024.2399254

Awarded Doctoral Degree

McNatty, S. (2025). Young women’s perspectives on the long-term impact of a residential outdoor learning programme (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10523/49190

2024

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

McNatty, S., & Wheeler, O. (2024). What is being taught in initial teacher education for outdoor education, health education and physical education at Otago College of Education and what could we be doing? [Workshop]. Proceedings of the New Zealand Health Education Association (NZHEA), Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) & Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) Biennial Conference: Tuia ki Tawhiti. (pp. 5). Retrieved from https://www.tuiakitawhiti.org.nz/

McNatty, S., & Matthews, M. (2024). Practical ideas and strategies to incorporate journeying in the local environment [Workshop]. Proceedings of the New Zealand Health Education Association (NZHEA), Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) & Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) Biennial Conference: Tuia ki Tawhiti. (pp. 2). Retrieved from https://www.tuiakitawhiti.org.nz/

McNatty, S. (2024). The lasting impact of empowering outdoor education on adolescent girls' identity and wellbeing. Proceedings of the 10th International Outdoor Education Research Conference. 52. Retrieved from https://ioerc10.org/

2019

Journal - Research Article

McNatty, S. (2019). Learning happens everywhere. Te Whakatika, 38(Spring), 18-22.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

McNatty, S. (2019). Learning journeys in the local environment using non-motorised forms of transport. In S. Mandic & K. Coppell (Eds.), Proceedings of The Active Living and Environment Symposium (TALES): Linking Transport, Health and Sustainability. (pp. 60). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. [Abstract]

2017

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Boyes, M., & McNatty, S. (2017). Building emotional intelligence through social support in outdoor education. Proceedings of the Physical Education New Zealand National Conference: Past, Present & Future: Physical Education, Health Education & Education Outdoors. Retrieved from http://www.penz.org.nz/files/Workshop%20Timetable%202017.pdf

McNatty, S. (2017). An outdoor learning approach to healthy living. In S. Mandic, C. Ergler & A. Moore (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Symposium Active Living and Environment: Towards a Healthier and More Sustainable Future. (pp. 77). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. [Abstract]

2016

Journal - Research Article

McNatty, S. (2016). The return home: Transitioning from a 28-day remote outdoor education programme. Journal of Outdoor & Environmental Education, 19(1), 42-50.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Boyes, M., Hunter, J., & McNatty, S. (2016). Outdoor education and emotional support. Proceedings of the 7th International Outdoor Education Research Conference. (pp. 103-104). Retrieved from https://www.cbu.ca/ioerc7

2015

Journal - Research Article

McNatty, S., & Furminger, C. (2015). Making the transition from the outdoor programme back to school and home. Out & About, (30), 11-15.

2013

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

McNatty, S., & Furminger, C. (2013, November). Transitioning back to society after 28 days outdoors. Verbal presentation at the Sixth International Outdoor Education Research Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.