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UNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY
2024. urn:nbn:hr:172:469116
Šimunović, Lucija
University of Split
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Šimunović, L. (2024). UNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY (Undergraduate thesis). Split: University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Retrieved from https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:469116

Šimunović, Lucija. "UNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY." Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:469116

Šimunović, Lucija. "UNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY." Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:469116

Šimunović, L. (2024). 'UNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY', Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, accessed 02 January 2025, https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:469116

Šimunović L. UNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY [Undergraduate thesis]. Split: University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 2024 [cited 2025 January 02] Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:469116

L. Šimunović, "UNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY", Undergraduate thesis, University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split, 2024. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:172:469116

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TitleUNDERSTANDING PARENT'S ATTITUDES ON EFFICACY REGARDING THEIR CHILDEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN OCCUPATIONAL DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY: QUALITATIVE STUDY
AuthorLucija Šimunović
MentorGoran Kardum (mentor)
MentorLinda Lušić Kalcina (komentor)
Committee memberGoran Kardum (predsjednik povjerenstva)
Committee memberIvan Buljan (član povjerenstva)
Committee memberLinda Lušić Kalcina (član povjerenstva)
Committee memberDarko Hren (član povjerenstva)
GranterUniversity of Split
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Split
Defense date and country2024-09-16, Croatia
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		SOCIAL SCIENCES
Psychology
Abstract
This qualitative study explores parents' perceptions of the efficacy of dog-assisted therapy (DAT) for children with developmental disorders focusing on perceived benefits, limitations, and overall views of the therapy. The research was guided by the question: "How do parents perceive the efficacy of occupational dog-assisted therapy for their children?" Using a thematic analysis of one-on-one interviews with 13 parents were conducted at the Clinical Hospital Centre in Split, Croatia. Four key themes were identified: behavioural patterns, specific developments, observed challenges and limitations, and parental views of the therapeutic process. The findings revealed that the presence of the therapy dog facilitated trust-building between children and therapists and enhancing the therapeutic alliance. Parents reported improvements in their children's empathetic behaviours and affection, noting that interactions with the dog encouraged gentler, more considerate behaviour, which extended beyond therapy sessions. The therapy dog also significantly increased children's motivation and cooperation, making them more willing to participate in and enjoy therapy. Furthermore, children showed enhanced interactive play skills and a heightened interest in various activities, including those involving the dog. Specific developmental gains, such as expanded vocabulary, improved eating habits, and enhanced sensory-motor movements, were also noted, though challenges such as initial fear of the dog and the perceived insufficiency of therapy sessions were highlighted. Overall, parents viewed DAT positively, appreciating the unique benefits it brought to their child's therapy experience. However, they also indicated a need for more information about DAT and suggested that the therapy could be even more effective with an increased number of sessions. This study contributes valuable insights into the parental perspective on DAT, highlighting its potential to improve therapeutic outcomes for children with disabilities while also identifying areas for further research and program development.
Abstract (croatian)
Cilj ovog kvalitativnog istraživanja je ispitati percepcije roditelja o učinkovitosti terapije uz pomoć pasa za djecu s teškoćama u razvoju, fokusirajući se na percipirane prednosti, ograničenja i općenite stavove prema terapiji. Istraživanje je vođeno pitanjem: "Kako roditelji percipiraju učinkovitost terapije uz pomoć pasa za svoju djecu?" Korištenjem tematske analize, provedeni su intervjui s 13 roditelja u Kliničkom bolničkom centru u Splitu, Hrvatska. Identificirane su četiri ključne teme: obrasci ponašanja, specifični razvojni naprecti, uočeni izazovi i ograničenja, te stavovi roditelja o terapijskom procesu. Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su da prisutnost terapijskog psa olakšava izgradnju povjerenja između djece i terapeuta, čime dolazi do jačanja terapijskog saveza. Roditelji ističu poboljšanja u iskazivanju empatije i priverženosti kod svoje djece, ističući da su interakcije sa psom poticale nježnije i obzirnije ponašanje koje se protezalo izvan terapijskog okruženja. Roditelji također ističu kako je terapijski pas značajno povećao motivaciju i suradnju djece, čineći ih voljnijima sudjelovati u terapiji. Nadalje, djeca su pokazala poboljšane vještine interaktivne igre i povećani interes za razne aktivnosti, uključujući one u kojima je sudjelovao terapijski pas. Uočeni su i specifični razvojni napretci, poput proširenog vokabulara, prehrambenih navika i senzomotoričkog razvoja, iako su istaknuti i izazovi poput inicijalnog straha vezanog za prisutnost psa te percipirane nedostatnosti terapijskih sesija. Općenito, roditelji su pozitivno ocijenili radnu terapiju potpomognutu terapijskim psom, ističuči jedinstvene prednosti koje je donijela iskustvu terapije njihove djece. Međutim, ukazali su na potrebu za većom dostupnosti informacija vezanih za samu terapiju i sugerirali da bi terapija mogla biti još učinkovitija uz povećan broj sesija. Ovo istraživanje doprinosi uvidima u roditeljsku perspektivu o terapiji potpomognutoj terapijskim psom, ističući njegov potencijal za poboljšanje terapijskih ishoda za djecu s poteškoćama u razvoju, dok istovremeno identificira područja za daljnja istraživanja i razvoj intervencija ove vrste.
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Languageenglish
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:172:469116
Study programmeTitle: Psychology
Study programme type: university
Study level: undergraduate
Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) psihologije (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) psihologije)
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