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Exploring psychotherapy incorporating equine with sexually exploited children

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The International Labor Organization estimates roughly 1.7 million children are trafficked for sex globally at any given time, yet there is a dearth of research on therapeutic interventions. In this qualitative study, we utilized psychotherapy incorporating equine to explore the experiences of commercially sexually exploited youth. We analyzed the participants’ experiences using interpretative phenomenological analysis and identified the following themes: shifting relationships with self and others, equine therapeutic factors, and learning new skills. We provide implications for future research and practice.

Source: Human-Animal Interactions

DOI: 10.1079/hai.2024.0031

Authors: Jenna M. Hershberger, Erika L. Berg, Jodi L. Tangen, Laura Feldmann, Les Barnhart

Institution: North Dakota State University

Language: English

Topic: Human-Animal Interaction Studies

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402071026

FWCI: 0.245

Cites: 35

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10