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Equine-Assisted Learning and Social-Emotional Competence in Higher Education: An Exploratory Study of Emerging Adults’ Experiences.
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine    October 16, 2026   S1054-139X(26)00350-2 doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.08.010
Sivagurunathan R, Sivagurunathan L.Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is an experiential educational approach that engages learners in structured human-horse activities to support character development, interpersonal growth, and life skills. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is increasingly recognized as an important aspect of student development, supporting both wellbeing and academic success. Although much studies have explored how horses may support human health and wellbeing, limited research has explored how undergraduate students experience EAL in relation to SEL within non-Western higher education contexts. An exploratory stud...