The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Activities: An Exploratory Study |
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Authors: | Christian M P Holmes Deborah Goodwin Edward S Redhead Katy L Goymour |
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Institution: | (1) School of Psychology, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK; |
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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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