An exploration of nature-based therapy for children with long term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties.
DClinPsych Thesis
Bhatti, F. 2023. An exploration of nature-based therapy for children with long term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties. DClinPsych Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Salomons Institute of Applied Psychology
Authors | Bhatti, F. |
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Type | DClinPsych Thesis |
Qualification name | Doctor of Clinical Psychology |
Abstract | Section A: Literature Review. A narrative review based on a systematic search methodology aimed to evaluate how nature-impact on children and young people’s (CYP) subjective wellbeing. The review utilized a comprehensive measure of subjective wellbeing, including evaluative, eudaimonic and experienced approaches, allowing for a deeper understanding of how wellbeing is impacted by NBTIs. Fourteen studies were retrieved, including quantitative and qualitative research. Overall, the findings identified themes of improved health appreciation, mood and self-esteem, impacting all evaluative, Section B: Empirical Paper. CYP with long-term health conditions (LTC) face many biopsychosocial challenges impacting wellbeing. NBTIs may have a positive impact on CYPs wellbeing, however, research exploring the experience of NBTIs for CYP with LTC and associated psychological difficulties (APD) is limited. Ten participations, attended a NBTI and took part in semi-structured interviews, analysed |
Keywords | Children; Nature-based therapy; Long term health conditions; Psychological difficulties |
Year | 2023 |
File | File Access Level Open |
Supplemental file | File Access Level Restricted |
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Deposited | 19 Sep 2023 |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/95w7z/an-exploration-of-nature-based-therapy-for-children-with-long-term-health-conditions-and-associated-psychological-difficulties
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