The Contribution of Therapeutic Horseback Riding to the Improvement of Executive Functions and Self-Esteem Among Children With ADHD

被引：10
作者：
Aviv, Tal-li Matild [1 ]
Katz, Yaacov J. [2 ]
Berant, Ety [3 ]
机构：
[1] Bar Ilan Univ, Ramat Gan, Israel
[2] Bar Ilan Univ, Sch Educ, Ramat Gan, Israel
[3] Interdisciplinary Ctr Herzliya, Baruch Ivcher Sch Psychol, Univ St,8 Pob 167, IL-4610101 Herzliyya, Israel
来源：
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS | 2021年 / 25卷 / 12期
关键词：
ADHD; executive function; therapeutic horseback riding; self-esteem; DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; EQUINE-ASSISTED ACTIVITIES; INTERVENTION;
D O I：
10.1177/1087054720925898
中图分类号：
B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];
学科分类号：
040202 ;
摘要：
Background: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is associated with difficulties in executive functions (EFs), (assessed by questionnaires) and self-esteem. Objective: To examine the contribution of therapeutic horseback riding to the EFs' improvement and self-esteem. Method: In total, 123 Israeli children diagnosed with ADHD participated in the study. The study group participated in 20 weeks of therapeutic horseback riding sessions in addition to receiving medication, whereas the control group received only medication. The children and their mothers filled out questionnaires before treatment, at the end of treatment, and 12 weeks after the treatment ended. To examine changes in the children's EFs and self-esteem, a series of latent growth models (LGMs) were conducted. Results: Therapeutic horseback riding contributed to the improvement of EFs and self-esteem. Improved self-esteem predicted subsequent improvement in EFs. Conclusion: Therapeutic horseback riding is an effective therapeutic method to improve EFs and self-esteem among children with ADHD.
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页码：1743 / 1753
页数：11
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