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Study<br />

Tetreault<br />

(2006)<br />

Observational<br />

one group prepost<br />

test<br />

Sample<br />

Characteristics,<br />

Sample Size<br />

n=10 age 10-12 (5 th<br />

and 6 th graders).<br />

M=4, F=6, diagnosed<br />

with emotional<br />

disturbance. All<br />

taking meds.<br />

1. Self-identification<br />

and management of<br />

behaviors.<br />

2. Use skills to<br />

interact with others.<br />

Table 2.3 Pre-Posttest Studies<br />

Details of Selected Studies of EF/AP<br />

Targeted<br />

Behaviors Intervention/Comparison Assessment Outcome<br />

5 sessions @ 2 hours x 5 weeks. Self-created survey:<br />

EAGALA Model. No further details<br />

Reported.<br />

Claims statistical<br />

significance.<br />

Used nonstatistical<br />

methods to<br />

compute<br />

statistical<br />

outcomes.<br />

25<br />

Shultz<br />

(2005)<br />

Observational<br />

Pre-Posttest<br />

Comparison<br />

*confound/limitation<br />

n= 29 adolescents,<br />

age 12-18, in<br />

residential care or<br />

outpatient treatment.<br />

Reported moderate<br />

ethnic diversity.<br />

Treatment group<br />

n=15, M=8, F=7<br />

Comparison group<br />

n=14., M=9, F=5,<br />

(Aware they were not<br />

chosen for<br />

intervention).*<br />

Both groups received<br />

outside therapy*<br />

Convenience<br />

sample.<br />

H1: At-risk<br />

adolescents who<br />

participate in EAP will<br />

experience greater<br />

positive therapeutic<br />

progress in<br />

psychosocial<br />

functioning than<br />

those who do not.<br />

Intrapersonal<br />

distress, Somatic,<br />

Interpersonal<br />

relations, Critical<br />

items, social<br />

problems, &<br />

behavioral<br />

dysfunction.<br />

Group or individual EAP compared<br />

to no treatment. EAP conducted<br />

by therapy teams (therapists and<br />

horse specialists). EAGALA<br />

model. No further details reported.<br />

Youth Outcome<br />

Questionnaire Self-<br />

Report.<br />

Youth Outcome<br />

Questionnaire-<br />

Parent/Caregiver<br />

Claims<br />

statistically<br />

significant<br />

positive results;<br />

Scores<br />

differences<br />

reported, no<br />

statistics<br />

reported. Reports<br />

clinical<br />

significance.<br />

Mentioned<br />

reliability and<br />

validity, but did<br />

not report.<br />

Reported no<br />

statistically<br />

significant<br />

change for Ci’s,<br />

BD’s, or SP’s.<br />

No change for<br />

comparison.

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