Animal-Assisted Therapy and Depression in Adult College Students
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This study investigated the effects of animal-assisted therapy (A-AT) on self-reported depression in a college population. Forty-four participants were selected on the basis of scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). They then were assigned to one of three groups: A-AT in conjunction with psychotherapy (directive group), A-AT only (nondirective group), and control. Standardized regressed BDI posttest scores were used as dependent variables in one-way analysis of variance with treatment as the independent variable. Results revealed significant differences among groups, F(2,41)=3.69, p<.05. Duncan's Multiple Ranges Test indicated that standardized regressed BDI post-test scores differed significantly between nondirective (M=5.67) and control groups (M=10.18).
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Two studies indicated that the nature of the canine's engagement, temperament or behaviour may be a crucial component of the treatment process.
“In contrast, two studies [40, 41] indicated that this may be a crucial component of the treatment process.”
From Incorporating animal-assisted therapy in mental health treatments for adolescents: A systematic review of canine assisted psychotherapy (2019) · cites this paper as [40]
A structured psychotherapy and psychoeducation group that included a calm and gentle Collie was not as effective at reducing depression in adult college students as a 'non-directive' group without psychotherapy that focussed on the behaviour of an engaging, energetic and 'puppy-like' Collie.
“Firstly, a structured psychotherapy and psychoeducation group that included a calm and gentle Collie was not as effective at reducing depression in adult college students as a ‘non-directive’ group without psychotherapy, that focussed on the behaviour of an engaging, energetic and ‘puppy-like’ Collie [40].”
From Incorporating animal-assisted therapy in mental health treatments for adolescents: A systematic review of canine assisted psychotherapy (2019) · cites this paper as [40]
Spontaneous engagement with a boisterous and puppy-like Collie was more effective at reducing depression than facilitator-led and structured interaction with a quiet Collie [40].
“Given previous findings indicating that spontaneous engagement with a boisterous and puppy-like Collie was more effective at reducing depression than facilitator-led and structured interaction with a quiet Collie [40]”
From Incorporating animal-assisted therapy in mental health treatments for adolescents: A systematic review of canine assisted psychotherapy (2019) · cites this paper as [40]
Previous literature has indicated that there may be a difference between canines who do and do not solicit affection and attention [40].
“Previous literature has indicated that there may be a difference between canines who do and do not solicit affection and attention [40].”
From Incorporating animal-assisted therapy in mental health treatments for adolescents: A systematic review of canine assisted psychotherapy (2019) · cites this paper as [40]
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- Authors
- Folse, E. B., Minder, C. C., Aycock, M. J., & Santana, R. T.
- Affiliations
- University of Louisiana at Monroe (US)
- Venue
- Anthrozoös
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 1994-09
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 188-194
- ISSN
- 0892-7936 (ISSN-L)
- 1753-0377
- OpenAlex
- W2130779344
- Cited by
- 107
- References
- 19
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 0.00
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Anthrozoös (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Conservation › Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Keywords
- animal-assisted therapy, depression, university students, psychotherapy, Beck Depression Inventory, human-animal interaction
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