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- Human-animal-environment interactions (HAEIs) are being explored as interventions for youth facing psychosocial challenges, but there's limited research on their effectiveness.
- A study using interviews with 24 staff members from a mental health program revealed six key themes about how HAEIs can benefit youth, including mood improvement and relationship building.
- The results aim to guide future program development and research into effective HAEI practices.
Article Abstract
Background: Human-animal-environment interactions (HAEIs) are increasingly used in interventions for youth with psychosocial challenges, yet research is limited. Staff from an exemplary program that use HAEIs have unique perspectives on the processes involved in youth outcomes. The aim of this study was to elucidate processes of change that may underly HAEIs and key implementation considerations.
Materials And Methods: A phenomenological approach was used to ascertain HAEI staff perspectives of how they have seen HAEIs impact youth. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 24 staff at a mental health treatment program that utilizes HAEIs.
Results: Six themes were identified, including views that HAEIs had challenges, afforded youth with valuable opportunities, improved mood, facilitated relationships and self-regulation, and strengthened self-conception.
Conclusion: Findings will inform program development; and future research to assess mediating variables and best practices in implementation of HAEIs.
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