Building up bit by bit, parent's experiences of equine-assisted intervention among children and adolescents with mental illness: a grounded theory study

Carlsson, Ing-Marie,1961-Högskolan i Halmstad,Akademin för hälsa och välfärd (author)

Building up bit by bit, parent's experiences of equine-assisted intervention among children and adolescents with mental illness : a grounded theory study

BACKGROUND: Mental ill health among children and adolescents has increased worldwide. Mental health difficulties from a young age are associated with school absence and educational underachievement. A holistic perspective of treatments besides medical treatment is essential Thus, there is a need for research regarding equine-assisted intervention (EAI).PURPOSE: The present study aimed to understand the outcomes of an equine-assisted intervention for children and adolescents with mental ill health from the perspectives of parents and close relatives.METHODS: This study used a qualitative research design informed by Charmaz's Grounded Theory, with a purposive sample including six in-depth interviews.RESULTS: The theory "building up bit by bit" was constructed, explaining the recognition that their children/adolescents were built up bit by bit and created a stronger self-identity. The participants referred to changes in the child's or adolescent's way of being and emotional regulation, which constituted building blocks leading to the child's or adolescent's increased Harmony, enhanced Self-identity, and improved Capability.CONCLUSION: Parents and close relatives experienced that their child or adolescent was built up bit by bit and gained a stronger foundation to stand on. This led to increased harmony in everyday life with stronger self-worth, better performance, and reduced school absenteeism.

Bräutigam Ewe, Marie,1964-Högskolan i Halmstad,Akademin för hälsa och välfärd(Swepub:hh)marbra (author)
Nymberg, Peter,1971-Högskolan i Halmstad,Akademin för hälsa och välfärd,Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Helsingborg/Malmö, Skåne, Sweden(Swepub:hh)petnym (author)
Jormfeldt, Henrika,1966-Högskolan i Halmstad,Akademin för hälsa och välfärd(Swepub:hh)henjor (author)
Högskolan i HalmstadAkademin för hälsa och välfärd (creator_code:org_t)

In:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-beingAbingdon : Taylor & Francis19:11748-26231748-2631

By the author/editor: Carlsson, Ing-Ma ...; Bräutigam Ewe, M ...; Nymberg, Peter, ...; Jormfeldt, Henri ...

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