期刊名称:International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
印刷版ISSN:0267-3843
电子版ISSN:2164-4527
出版年度:2014
卷号:19
期号:1
页码:1-21
DOI:10.1080/02673843.2013.779587
出版社:Taylor and Francis Ltd
摘要:In this project, we examined the effect of a 4-month intervention with horses on perceived social support, self-esteem and general self-efficacy among Norwegian adolescents aged 12–15 years. The intervention took place at farm-based stables and included work with the horses and riding. A waiting-list crossover design was used and the participants answered questionnaires at three time periods. Study I (N = 49) examined the effect of the intervention compared with the control group. Study II (N = 41) examined the relationship between the same psychological variables and change in mastering skills with horse. The intervention group reported a significant increase in perceived social support compared with the control group. There were no differences in self-esteem and general self-efficacy between the groups. The results from study II showed that a lower level of perceived social support prior to the intervention predicted an increase in mastering skills with the horse during the intervention.
关键词:adolescents ; horses ; intervention ; social support ; equine-assisted activities