The Effect of a Dog Assisted Activity Programme on Elementary Students' Self-Esteem.
Background: The Dog Assisted Activities (DAA) programmes in schools are operating for more than three decades in various countries around the word. However, their operation and relevant research and study, is very limited currently in Greece. Aim: The initial inspiration and ultimate goal for conduc...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Caring Sciences Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 323 - 336 |
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International Journal of Caring Sciences
Jan-Apr2024
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