RT Article
T1 Spirituality, Friendship, and Adhd: Implications for Inclusion in Recreation
JF Journal of childhood and religion
VO 7
IS 1
SP 1
OP 22
A1 Rivers, Audrey
A1 Litchke, Lyn
LA English
PB Sopher Press
YR 2017
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1763130444
AB This phenomenological study explored the experiences of seven youth (5 males [3 with ADHD], 2 females; ages 8-11) who engaged in a 9-week spirituality infused inclusive Christian recreation program called the Messengers. TheMessengersoccurred one day a week, after school, for 1 ½ hours lead by Therapeutic Recreation (TR) college students. Theanalysis fromthe transcribed video recordedfocus group interviews (pre and post) revealed the nature of positive thoughts, words, and actions of the youths’ lived experience during Messengerswith regard to a loving and caring God, faith in self and others, and realistic friendships. Based on the results, the Messengersprogram inspired the youth in a positive manner to act and speak in a caringand loving manner towards themselves, others, and God. The participants with ADHD were able to get through their issues of social struggles as evidencedby them caring more about their peers and making new friends by the end of the program.The results of this study provide a useful contribution to the healthcare and education professionalsby studying the spiritual dimension through the lens of Christian faith.
K1 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
K1 Friendship;   Religious aspects;   Christianity
K1 Play Therapy
K1 Social Integration
K1 Spirituality