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The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study
Thesis (PhD (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/100867 The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study Coetzee, Nicoleen shaboyce@gmail.com Guse, Tharina Boyce, Sharon Doris UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Equine-assisted positive psychological interventions Flourishing Join display analysis Arenas for change Eco-existential positive psychology Thesis (PhD (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. This study aimed to develop, implement and evaluate the effect of an equine-assisted positive psychological intervention (EAPPI) on the flourishing, meaning, and hope of adults in the under-resourced community of Diepsloot, South Africa. Grounded in the intersection of eco-psychology and existential positive psychology, the research employed a concurrent mixed-methods design, with qualitative data collection embedded in the quantitative phase post-intervention. Participants recruited via purposive sampling were assigned to either an experimental or control group. Quantitative data on flourishing, meaning, and hope levels were collected using standardised self-reported questionnaires at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up and analysed using non-parametric statistics. Qualitative data, capturing participants' subjective experiences, were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. The quantitative and qualitative findings were integrated via joint display analysis, which confirmed the EAPPI’s effectiveness in enhancing flourishing, deepening a sense of meaning, and fostering hope despite ongoing exposure to adverse conditions. However, the study noted limitations in the ability of quantitative measures to detect subtle changes in psychological distress, which were more effectively captured through qualitative reporting. This research offers robust evidence that the EAPPI is a feasible and culturally adaptable intervention that supports optimal well-being and promotes mental health in marginalised communities. The findings contribute to expanding the scope of positive psychological interventions and highlight the importance of further research on equine-assisted approaches in similar contexts. Psychology PhD (Psychology) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities SDG-03: Good heatlh and well-being 2025-02-13T15:14:16Z 2025-02-13T15:14:16Z 2025-04 2024-11 Thesis * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/100867 doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.28407413 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Equine-assisted positive psychological interventions Flourishing Join display analysis Arenas for change Eco-existential positive psychology The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study |
| title | The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study |
| title_full | The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study |
| title_fullStr | The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study |
| title_short | The effect of an equine-assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing, meaning and hope in an under-resourced South African context : a mixed methods study |
| title_sort | effect of an equine assisted positive psychology intervention on flourishing meaning and hope in an under resourced south african context a mixed methods study |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Equine-assisted positive psychological interventions Flourishing Join display analysis Arenas for change Eco-existential positive psychology |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/100867 |