Mentoring Improves Self-Efficacy, Competence, and Connectedness in a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program

Authors

  • Patricia L. Westerman
  • Sarah M. Stout
  • Holly A. Hargreaves

Abstract

Mentoring among various parties at a therapeutic horseback riding program provides enhanced selfefficacy and competence among the children with special needs who are served by the program. These riders are mentored by other children, by volunteers, and by their riding instructor following Bandura's (1977) selfefficacy model. The riders and the volunteers who participate in their training exhibit increases in competence, connectedness, and self-efficacy by virtue of their experience being nurtured and supported by mentors.

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Published

2017-08-31

How to Cite

Westerman, P. L., Stout, S. M., & Hargreaves, H. A. (2017). Mentoring Improves Self-Efficacy, Competence, and Connectedness in a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 18(3), 37–46. Retrieved from https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/1615