Equine-assisted learning and leadership transformation: an exploratory qualitative study of workplace behavior
This is the first Malaysian study to show how structured human-animal interaction can elicit sustained leadership shifts. By positioning horses as non-verbal feedback systems, the research highlights embodied, affective, and relational dimensions of leadership development often overlooked in cognitive or skills-based models.
Authors
- Linkesvaran Sivagurunathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8197-5488)
- Rasheedul Haque (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8170-5413)
- Rubentheran Sivagurunathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1446-5306)
- Sayeeduzzafar Qazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1458-3166)
- Abdul Rahman bin S Senathirajah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6044-9051)
- Lawrence Arokiasamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1544-1725)
- Yuan-zhi Su
Institutions
- INTI International University (MY)
- Shinawatra University (TH)
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (MY)
- Wekerle Business School (HU)
- Nilai University (MY)
- University of Business and Technology (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1700029
- Primary Topic
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00