The Effects of an Animal-Assisted Intervention on Salivary Alpha-Amylase, Salivary Immunoglobulin A, and Heart Rate during Forensic Interviews in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

摘要: ABSTRACTAnimal-assisted invention (AAI) in gaining attention as a therapeutic modality; however, the effect of it has not been well studied child welfare system. The purpose this study was to examine effects AAI on stress indicators (as measured by salivary alpha-amylase (sAA), immunoglobulin A (IgA), and heart rate) children undergoing forensic interviews for alleged sexual abuse. repeated measures design used study. Upon receiving signed, informed consents assents, were enrolled Children (n = 42), whose ages ranged from 5 14 years (M 8.91, SD 2.33), assigned either intervention condition 19; during interview) or control 23; standard practice interview). Each child's parent/guardian completed demographic form, saliva samples rate obtained each before after interview. Mixed linear models tested, with level signif...