Studiens syfte utgår ifrån hur hunden kan vara till stöd för att motivera barns lust till lärande, synliggöra skillnader mellan utbildningar, samt lyfta fram hur utbildning kring HAP ser ut för hundekipage. Studien har en kvalitativ ansats med motivationsteorier som utgångspunkt i bearbetning och analys av resultat. Den valda metoden har utgått från halvstrukturerade intervjuer som har genomförts med tre hundekipageutbildare och tre hundförare i Mellansverige. Baserat på tidigare forskning, motivationsteori och studiens resultat kan vi påvisa att hunden i prestations- och inlärningssituationer påverkar främst motivation och tro på den egna självförmågan. Både resultat och tidigare forskning påvisar dessutom att HAP kan bidra till bättre skolklimat där lärande blir till något lustfyllt. Det i sig påverkar barnets inre och yttre motivation att lära sig nya och svårare saker vilket i förlängningen leder till ökad måluppfyllelse. Vi kan även se utifrån resultatet att HAP bidrar till att barn utvecklar sina färdigheter inom kommunikation, samspel och motorik, när barnet rör sig och leker tillsammans med hunden. Med andra ord påvisas bättre arbetsförmåga och högre prestationsförmåga i närvaron av en hund.  Forskning som vi använt oss av har främst riktat sig mot skolan. Dock är vår rådande uppfattning att detta koncept är användbart också i förskolan. Utifrån resultatet kan vi se att HAP med stor sannolikhet skulle kunna bidra till att barn utvecklar sina färdigheter och förmågor inom kommunikation, samspel och motorik i förskolan. Även om förskolans undervisning inte nödvändigtvis fokuserar på att mäta kunskaper som skolan gör, så finns det utrymme att hävda att hunden kan vara till hjälp också inom ramen för förskolans lärområden.

Introduktion: Psykisk ohälsa hos barn och ungdomar är ett stort folkhälsoproblem. Tidigare forskning visar hälsofrämjande effekter för människan vid samspel med djur och vid naturvistelse. Djurassisterade interventioner (AAI) är ett sätt att nå personer med specifika behov eller i riskgrupp för ohälsa och på så sätt få dem att ta del av djurens och naturens hälsofrämjande egenskaper.  Syfte: Studiens syfte var att undersöka hur vårdnadshavare uppfattar att livskvaliteten hos deras barn och ungdomar med psykisk ohälsa har påverkats av deltagande i djurassisterade aktiviteter i naturen.  Metod: En kvalitativ intervjustudie med en semistrukturerad intervjuguide genomfördes med sex vårdnadshavare till barn och ungdomar som deltagit i individuella djurassisterade aktiviteter i naturen. En kvalitativ innehållsanalys med induktiv ansats användes.  Resultat: Aktiviteten upplevdes som kravlös och öppnade upp för deltagande, ansvarstagande och ökat initiativtagande hos barnen och ungdomarna. Vårdnadshavarna upplevde en positiv påverkan på deras barns situation utifrån olika aspekter såsom stärkt självtillit och en mer meningsfull vardag. Samtliga vårdnadshavare upplevde att aktiviteten hade en direkt positiv påverkan på barnens välmående i anslutning till aktivitetstillfällena, medan upplevelsen av påverkan på det generella välmåendet var mer splittrad.  Slutsats: Studiens fynd tyder på att djurassisterade aktiviteter i naturen utifrån vårdnadshavares perspektiv kan ha en hälsofrämjande påverkan på barn och ungdomars livskvalitet genom ökat välmående, stärkt empowerment och känsla av meningsfullhet. Studien öppnar upp för vidare forskningsmöjligheter angående en koppling mellan AAI och stärkt känsla av sammanhang (KASAM).

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Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-28T20:37:40Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ligiane Pigatto de Castro.pdf: 8417863 bytes, checksum: 20e164ab05870cfc4fc7015ff57d46fc (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-06-29 / Given the need to broaden the range of resources to equip the psychologist with intervention techniques in caring for bereaved children, this research aims to understand the implications of the inclusion of a co-psychotherapist dog in the psychodiagnostic process of this population. To this end, subsidies of the Attachment Theory, the literature on mourning and Animal Assisted Therapy were used. This is a research of qualitative and interpretive nature, based on a case study involving a child mourning the loss of his father after a period of one year. A semistructured interview with the mother, playful interviews with the child and a feedback interview with the mother were used as research tools. During the psychodiagnostic process a co-therapist dog was present in the therapeutic setting, and for the data analysis, a content analysis was performed. It was observed that the therapy duo, psychologist and co-therapist dog, assumes the attachment figure to the child. The co-therapist dog acted as a bond formation facilitator, a mediator of the relationship with the therapist and a catalyst for the psychodiagnostic assessment process. The presence of the co-therapist dog also worked as a motivational feature for the child in the psychodiagnostic process, since the animal's presence encouraged the child to return. Although the purpose of this research has been the development of a psychodiagnosis, its results can be extended to the care of bereaved children in the form of a bereavement psychotherapy, to the extent that the animal acts as a resource for coping in the context the child s loss / Dada a necessidade de ampliar o leque de recursos para instrumentalizar o psicólogo em técnicas de intervenção no atendimento a crianças enlutadas, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender as implicações da inserção de um cão coterapeuta no processo psicodiagnóstico dessa população. Para tanto, foram utilizados subsídios da Teoria do Apego, da literatura sobre luto e da Terapia Assistida por Animais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa e interpretativa, tendo como recurso um estudo de caso, que envolveu uma criança enlutada pela perda do pai após o período de um ano. Foram utilizados como instrumentos de investigação uma entrevista semiestruturada com a mãe, entrevistas lúdicas com a criança e uma entrevista devolutiva com a mãe. Durante o processo psicodiagnóstico esteve presente no setting terapêutico um cão coterapeuta e, na análise dos dados, foi realizada a análise de conteúdo. Observou-se que a dupla terapêutica, psicólogo e cão co-terapeuta, assume o papel de figura de apego para a criança. O cão co-terapeuta atuou como facilitador da formação do vínculo, mediador da relação com o terapeuta e catalisador do processo de avaliação psicodiagnóstica. A presença do cão co-terapeuta teve ainda caráter motivador para a criança no processo psicodiagnóstico, uma vez que a presença do animal incentivava a criança a retornar aos atendimentos. Embora a proposta desta pesquisa tenha sido o desenvolvimento de um psicodiagnóstico, seus resultados podem ser estendidos para o atendimento a crianças enlutadas no formato de uma psicoterapia de luto, na medida em que o animal atua como um recurso de enfrentamento no contexto de perdas da criança

Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2018-04-11T11:52:21Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Raisa Schenkman Uliana.pdf: 3891204 bytes, checksum: ae8ce48b1a10e7a10209fb3e19935ca4 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-11T11:52:21Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Raisa Schenkman Uliana.pdf: 3891204 bytes, checksum: ae8ce48b1a10e7a10209fb3e19935ca4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-02-23 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / This research problematizes the interaction between adult subjects with Intellectual Disability and dogs, from the perspective of Animal-Assisted Interventions (IAA). Objective: To describe the effects of IAA on verbal and nonverbal expression of psychic contents in adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Qualitative research. Four female subjects, aged between 39 and 63 years, with intellectual disability participated. Dog co-therapists: Amin, Golden Retriever, 7 years old, selected according to criteria of international protocols, conducted by the researcher. There were 07 IAA sessions, in a group, lasting 35 minutes each, during the course of 03 months. The HTP and Wartegg tests were performed before and after IAA sessions, the results of which were analyzed comparatively. RESULTS: In the studied population, all subjects showed personality expansion and reduction of anxiety after IAA, suggesting the development of desirable psychic aspects. CONCLUSION: The results of this research indicate the occurrence of psychic changes in different degrees in subjects with DI studied / Esta pesquisa problematiza a interação entre sujeitos adultos com Deficiência Intelectual e cães, sob a perspectiva das Intervenções Assistidas por Animais (IAA). Objetivo: Descrever os efeitos da IAA na expressão verbal e não verbal de conteúdos psíquicos em sujeitos adultos com deficiência intelectual. Método: Pesquisa de natureza qualitativa. Participaram 04 sujeitos do sexo feminino, idades entre 39 a 63 anos, com deficiência intelectual. Cão co-terapeutas: Amin, da raça Golden Retriever, 7 anos, selecionado de acordo com critérios de protocolos internacionais, conduzido pela pesquisadora. Foram realizadas 07 sessões de IAA, em grupo, com duração de 35 minutos cada, no decorrer de 03 meses. Foram aplicados os testes HTP e Wartegg realizado pré e pós sessões de IAA, cujos resultados foram analisados comparativamente. RESULTADOS: Na população estudada verificou-se em todos os sujeitos a expansão da personalidade e a redução da ansiedade pós IAA, o que sugere desenvolvimento de aspectos psíquicos desejáveis. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados dessa pesquisa indicam a ocorrência de modificações psíquicas em diferentes graus nos sujeitos com DI estudados

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-28T20:39:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Regina Celia Rocha.pdf: 1509090 bytes, checksum: 619fda39ffa857d546f5d47623759dbd (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-10-15 / The pets visit has been coming in this institution since 2011 and professionals in Health Psychology Team with specialization in ATAA coordinate it. The animal is part into the psychological treatment of patients, such as care and comfort references, basic conditions to cope with cancer. The animal may be a reference to improve the quality of life during treatment and hospitalization, reflecting the strong bond that exists in the relationship, in care measures. Have the opportunity to see the pet, even if for the last time brings a sense, providing opportunities on reframing illness and life - through mendering and renewing therapeutic effects. This study aimed to observe the effects of ATAA, here characterized as 'Pets for Business Programme', in a group of three patients with oncological diseases, admitted to ICESP - Institute of São Paulo State Cancer - Frias Octavius Oliveira, comparing them to the literature on the ATAA. According to literature (Brickell, 1984; Struckus, 1989; Wall, 1994; McVarisch, 1995; Panzer-Koplow, 2000; Sorrell, 2006; Souter & Miller, 2007), the effectiveness of Animals Visit Program ICESP improves and balances the psychological state of cancer patients and their families, enhancing their coping resources on life quality improvement both patients and their families, increasing resilience which minimizes psychologic and behavioral symptoms that interfere into treatment and hospitalization, reducing stress, pain and isolation inherent in the process (DIEFENBECK, BOUFFAR, MATUKAITIS, HASTINGS, and COBLE, 2010; HOROWITZ, 2010). Thus, the Animals Visit Program to ICESP confirms the theory there is a great need to re-humanize health practices, developing and providing up humanistic resources for care. It is not just an ethical issue but also rather an urgent need in healthcare paradigm / A Visita de Animal de Estimação acontece nessa instituição desde 2011, sendo coordenada pelos profissionais da Equipe de Psicologia Hospitalar com Especialização em ATAA. Nessa atividade, o animal é parte integrante do tratamento psicológico do paciente, como referência de cuidado e conforto, condições primordiais para o enfrentamento do câncer. O animal pode ser a referência para melhorar a qualidade de vida durante o tratamento e a hospitalização, traduzindo o forte vínculo existente nessa relação em medidas de cuidado. Ter a oportunidade de ver seu animal de estimação mesmo que pela última vez traz um sentido, oportunizando a ressignificação do adoecer e da vida com efeitos terapêuticos reparadores e renovadores. Este trabalho teve como objetivo observar os efeitos da ATAA, aqui caracterizada como Programa de Visita de Animais de Estimação , em um grupo de três pacientes com doenças oncológicas, internados no ICESP Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo Otávio Frias de Oliveira, comparando-os com a literatura sobre a ATAA. Em concordância com a literatura (Brickel, 1984; Struckus,1989; Wall, 1994; McVarisch,1995; Panzer-Koplow, 2000; Sorrell, 2006; Souter & Miller, 2007), constatamos a eficácia do Programa Visita de Animais de Estimação do ICESP na melhora e equilíbrio do estado psicológico de pacientes oncológicos e familiares, realçando seus recursos de enfrentamento, melhora da qualidade de vida de seus pacientes e familiares, incremento de resiliência, a minimização de manifestações psíquicas e comportamentais que interferem no tratamento e hospitalização, redução do estresse, da dor e isolamento inerentes ao processo (DIEFENBECK, BOUFFAR, MATUKAITIS, HASTINGS, E COBLE, 2010; HOROWITZ, 2010). Dessa forma, o Programa Visita de Animais de Estimação ao ICESP vem comprovar a teoria que, sem dúvida, há uma grande necessidade de se re-humanizar as práticas em saúde, desenvolvendo-se e fornecendo-se recursos humanísticos para o cuidado. E isso não apenas por uma questão ética mas sim pela urgente necessidade na área de saúde de passar do paradigma da conquista ao paradigma do cuidado

Evidence-based practices utilized by social workers working with veterans experiencing physical (e.g., spinal cord injuries and loss of limbs) and/or mental health (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, substance use) issues are widely used with this vulnerable population. The number of social workers integrating animal-assisted interventions (AAI) or animal-assisted therapy (AAT) as a complementary intervention to these practices is extremely limited. A significant amount of research has been published on AAI and AAT, yet there is a gap in research regarding AAI and AAT as effective complementary approaches when working with veterans. The qualitative method utilized in this study was interviews in which MSWs and LCSWs were asked to share personal experiences while employed at veteran-supported agencies and/or non-profit organizations. The qualitative method of interviews and content analysis were used to help identify the themes and sub-themes of this study. The themes and sub-themes supported the phrases and statements drawn from the seven interviews conducted for this study. Findings supported in this study addressed the value of the human-animal bond, how integrating AAI and AAT with evidence-based practices can assist the veteran in improving quality of life (e.g., a decrease in social isolation, increase in social activity, decrease in substance use), and how important it is to recognize the need to provide the education in this field to social workers. Findings from this study can help to provide the foundation for future research, can underscore the value of offering and integrating AAI and AAT education into more MSW programs, and can contribute to establishing policy where those who can benefit by AAI and AAT are given access to it.

The benefits of horse therapy for special needs children have been documented for centuries, but direct experience and perspective from special needs children and their families involved in horse therapy are missing from the literature. The purpose of this study was to enhance understanding on the health, well-being, and ecological impacts of horse therapy for special needs children, and to demonstrate how horse therapy aligns with public health, by interviewing 8 special needs families who utilize the therapy, 8 adults who underwent horse therapy as children, and 12 ecological experts in local communities. Data were hand-coded and organized based on the phenomenology of the horse, the ethnography of horse and horse therapy culture and environment, and grounded theory to explain how and why horse therapy works. All 16 horse therapy participants with diverse challenges and limitations reported a successful experience with concrete changes in health and/or well-being as a result of horse therapy; all 12 ecological experts endorsed horse therapy centers as beneficial fixtures within the communities, despite obvious challenges, such as funding, in running them. Horse therapy can be used to help and support a wide-range of special needs families; horse therapy centers are beneficial assets to local communities and their public health programs. With respect to the social change implications of this study, the information can be used by community members (e.g., doctors, health professionals, occupational therapists, families) to better understand horse therapy and its benefits for special needs children. In an attempt to improve access and promote horse therapy as a viable public health initiative, a basic blueprint for horse therapy center start-up operations has been provided for local communities.

Djurassisterad pedagogik har flera tänkbara tillämpningsområden i skolan. Djur har visat sig inverka positivt på den sociala miljön i skolan. Djur har en positiv effekt på elevernas koncentrationsförmåga, motivation och problemlösningsförmåga. Det har också visat sig att inlärningen gynnas, barn som får lära sig att läsa för en hund lär sig snabbare. Djur är också effektiva hjälpmedel då barn utvecklar sin empati, särskilt för pojkars empatiutveckling. Hundar är vanligast i den djurassisterade pedagogiken, men även hästar kan fylla viktiga funktioner. Hästar är sociala, har lätt för att knyta an till människor och inkludera oss i sin flockstruktur. Eftersom hästar är så lyhörda för människors sinnesstämning så innebär umgänge med hästar att man måste lära sig självbehärskning. Umgänge med hästar bidrar till att ge ungdomar ökat självförtroende, större social kompetens och minskade depressionssymptom. I ett stall blir det också naturligt att interagera med andra personer då det finns vissa saker som man inte kan göra på egen hand. Detta gör att stallet blir en miljö där man tränar på samarbete och hjälpsamhet gentemot andra. I umgänge med hästar får man också lära sig att ta mycket ansvar, samt fatta viktiga och avgörande beslut. Genom detta blir ungdomarna också trygga i sin förmåga att påverka och bidra, vilket i sig stärker självkänslan. Tonårsflickorna Nora och Laila som intervjuats i den här studien har båda hållit på med hästar sedan barnsben. Trots att flickorna är överens om att det jobbigaste med hästintresset är att det tar så mycket tid älskar de sina hästar och sin livsstil, trots att deras sociala liv och övriga fritid blir begränsade. De har funnit former för hur de kan kombinera skolarbete och häst under perioder då det är mycket att göra i skolan. Båda flickorna visar bland annat prov på ansvarskänsla och planeringsförmåga.