Self-Esteem Assessment of Adolescents Involved in Horsemanship Activities

Authors

• Kellee Saunders-Ferguson, Oklahoma City University School of LawFollow
• Rosemary V. Barnett, University of FloridaFollow
• Gerald Culen, University of FloridaFollow
• Saundra TenBroeck, University of FloridaFollow

Volume

46

Issue

2

Abstract

The study reported here was designed to determine if participation in horsemanship activities is associated with change in self-esteem and other developmental competencies. The study examined 122 adolescents, aged 12-18 years, who participated in the Florida 4-H Horsemanship School during summer 2005. The results found a small but significant change in self-esteem after the adolescents participated in the 6-day residential horsemanship program. It is important to consider the findings of the study when designing a horsemanship school curriculum for adolescents. Equine activities also may provide beneficial results to youth, including increased self-esteem, physical exercise, and positive youth development.

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Recommended Citation

Saunders-Ferguson, K., Barnett, R. V., Culen, G., & TenBroeck, S. (2008). Self-Esteem Assessment of Adolescents Involved in Horsemanship Activities. Journal of Extension, 46(2), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.3963