The benefits of equine-assisted activities:
an exploratory study
The benefits of equine-assisted activities:
an exploratory study
Abstract This study explores the benefits of equine-assisted-activities (EAA) to adolescents with emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties, expanding on
previous anecdotal evidence by employing quantitative measures and a control activity. Ten adolescent males and one adolescent female attended a racehorse rehabilitation centre, interacting with both live and model horses. Interaction frequency,self-report anxiety and self-esteem were measured. A significant reduction in trait anxiety was found over the course of the programme, however, no changes in self-esteem were reported. Such programmes could reduce anxiety in at risk populations. Further research could deconstruct the study and elucidate the relationships between EAA and psychological well-being.
Holmes, C.M.P.
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Goodwin, Deborah
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Redhead, Edward S.
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Goymour, K.L.
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22 November 2011
Holmes, C.M.P.
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Goodwin, Deborah
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Redhead, Edward S.
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Goymour, K.L.
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Holmes, C.M.P., Goodwin, Deborah, Redhead, Edward S. and Goymour, K.L.
(2011)
The benefits of equine-assisted activities:
an exploratory study.
Child Adolescence and Social Work Journal.
(doi:10.1007/s10560-011-0251-z).
Abstract
Abstract This study explores the benefits of equine-assisted-activities (EAA) to adolescents with emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties, expanding on
previous anecdotal evidence by employing quantitative measures and a control activity. Ten adolescent males and one adolescent female attended a racehorse rehabilitation centre, interacting with both live and model horses. Interaction frequency,self-report anxiety and self-esteem were measured. A significant reduction in trait anxiety was found over the course of the programme, however, no changes in self-esteem were reported. Such programmes could reduce anxiety in at risk populations. Further research could deconstruct the study and elucidate the relationships between EAA and psychological well-being.
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