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Abstract

A framework for assessing photographs for the emotional and social health of young people (SHAPE) is described and tested, within the context of a rural program. Two independent raters assessed the photographs of participants. To assess inter-rater reliability, Cohen’ K and Kendall’s W were calculated. The two reviewers’ assessments of photographs were in agreement. The assessment of emotional/behavioural display showed 82% agreement. Agreement between reviewers’ judgements of proxemics (W = .866), interaction (W = .722), engagement (W = .932) and overall impression (W = .804) were all significant (p < .005). The method yielded results indicating that participants found gardening immediately engaging but their approach to equines exhibited a change from fascination to confidence during the program. The visual-diary method is a useful and sensitive method for research: where resources are limited; to complement traditional measures; for use with people who lack appropriate verbal communication or literacy skills to complete questionnaires; young children; other underrepresented groups.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Norwood, MF and Lakhani, A and Maujean, A and Downes, M and Fullagar, S and McIntyre, M and Byrne, J and Stewart, A and Barber, BL and Kendall, E
Keywords:	research design, equine-assisted psychotherapy, horticultural therapy, bonding, human-pet, community-based participatory research, photograph analysis, care farming, youth, mental health, wellbeing, landscape
Journal or Publication Title:	Evaluation and Program Planning
Publisher:	Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
ISSN:	0149-7189
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.101707
Copyright Information:	© 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Byrne, J
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