Miedema, Estrella (2024) The Effects of Human-Dolphin Interactions and Water Immersion on Burnout and other Psychological Problems: A Scoping Review. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This scoping review explored therapeutic effects of human-dolphin interactions and immersion into water on psychological problems in support of a VR treatment program for burnout. Knowledge about the mechanisms of the VR experience, dolphin interactions and water immersion, can give an overview of working variables or transdiagnostic psychological effects that could be important in treating burnout. To carry out this research, PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews were followed. Unfortunately no burnout specific articles could be found. Interestingly there were some common themes that stood out on both human-dolphin interactions and immersion into water. First, relationships and connectedness, positively affecting social support, feeling connected with the dolphins or the water and nature. Second, embodiment and engagement within the moment. Participants were absorbed into the dolphin experience or water immersion, forgetting the day to day problems. Consequently, durable positive emotions were induced, stress was reduced and coping mechanisms were improved. However, available research is limited. Future research is necessary to get conclusive results. Keywords: dolphin therapy, human-dolphin interactions, aquatic therapy
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Cox, R.F.A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Ontwikkelingspsychologie (O) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Feb 2025 09:16 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Feb 2025 09:16 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4656 |
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