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http://dx.doi.org/10.5187/jast.2021.e115

Effects of the multimodal intervention program including animal-assisted therapy on depression and self-esteem among university students  

Kil, Taeyoung (Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Joongbu University)
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Journal of Animal Science and Technology / v.63, no.6, 2021 , pp. 1443-1452 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of the multimodal group intervention that combined animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and integrated play therapy (IPT) on depression and self-esteem in undergraduate university students. The subjects were 40 students attending animal-related and social welfare departments of universities located in a metropolitan city. The multimodal intervention program was conducted for eight sessions (twice a week, 60 min each) in the experimental group. Data analysis was conducted using the independent sample t-test, ANCOVA, and paired sample t-test for pre- and post-test. Therefore, the multimodal intervention program applying AAT and IPT showed positive effects on depression and self-esteem in university students. Based on these results, this study proposed the operation of multidisciplinary education and practical and policy utilization methods to reduce depression among university students and help improve their self-esteem.
Keywords
Multimodal intervention; Animal-assisted therapy; Depression; Self-esteem; University students;
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