Date of Award
4-17-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Animal assisted intervention (AAI), which is an umbrella term for all types of animal therapy, is a therapy method that has been utilized for hundreds of years. Though it has gained more recognition in recent years, research is ongoing. Varied studies have been documented on the effectiveness of AAI as a therapy tool for those who have physical, mental, emotional, or social disabilities. This meta-thesis will introduce varied types of (AAI) and share documented studies and reviews, with the primary focus being on AAI’s effectiveness as a therapy tool for those with psychiatric disorders.
Recommended Citation
McDaniel, Shirley, "Animal Assisted Intervention for Psychiatric Disorders: A Meta-Synthesis" (2018). Special Education Masters Program Theses. 58.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uas_specedma_theses/58
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/12523