Brief report: The effectiveness of Dutch Cell Dogs: A multiple case experimental study ...

Prison-based dog training programs (DTPs) aim to improve successful rehabilitation after detention. However, empirical evidence for their effectiveness is lacking. To evaluate the effectiveness of a DTP—Dutch Cell Dogs (DCD)—on externalizing behavior, stress, self-esteem, empathy, and treatment motivation, a pilot study with a Multiple Case Experimental Design in six adolescents residing in a juvenile justice center (JJC) was conducted. Results did not provide convincing evidence for DCD’s effectiveness. Further research is needed to determine whether and for whom DCD could be a useful additio... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Offermans, Julia E
Duindam, Hanne M
Asscher, Jessica J
Stams, Geert Jan JM
Creemers, Hanneke E
Dokumenttyp: Datenquelle
Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
Verlag/Hrsg.: SAGE Journals
Schlagwörter: 111099 Nursing not elsewhere classified / FOS: Health sciences / 170199 Psychology not elsewhere classified / FOS: Psychology / 110319 Psychiatry incl. Psychotherapy / FOS: Clinical medicine
Sprache: unknown
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28979976
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Link(s) : https://dx.doi.org/10.25384/sage.c.5057294.v1

Prison-based dog training programs (DTPs) aim to improve successful rehabilitation after detention. However, empirical evidence for their effectiveness is lacking. To evaluate the effectiveness of a DTP—Dutch Cell Dogs (DCD)—on externalizing behavior, stress, self-esteem, empathy, and treatment motivation, a pilot study with a Multiple Case Experimental Design in six adolescents residing in a juvenile justice center (JJC) was conducted. Results did not provide convincing evidence for DCD’s effectiveness. Further research is needed to determine whether and for whom DCD could be a useful addition to regular JJC programming. ...