Spirituality, Friendship, and Adhd: Implications for Inclusion in Recreation

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 Thera...

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Publicado en:Journal of childhood and religion
Autores principales: Rivers, Audrey (Autor) ; Litchke, Lyn (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: Sopher Press 2017
En: Journal of childhood and religion
Año: 2017, Volumen: 7, Número: 1, Páginas: 1-22
Otras palabras clave:B Spirituality
B Play Therapy
B Social Integration
B Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
B Friendship; Religious aspects; Christianity
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Sumario: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.
ISSN:2155-7594
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: Journal of childhood and religion