Pet ownership and quality of life: A systematic review of the literature
Pet ownership is the most common form of human–animal interaction, and anecdotally, pet
ownership can lead to improved physical and mental health for owners. However, scant …
ownership can lead to improved physical and mental health for owners. However, scant …
The state of research on human–animal relations: Implications for human health
DL Wells - Anthrozoös, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Since the late 1970s, scientific evidence has accumulated showing that pet ownership can
have positive effects on people's physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the …
have positive effects on people's physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the …
[LIVRE][B] Social isolation and loneliness in older adults: Opportunities for the health care system
National Academies of Sciences… - 2020 - books.google.com
Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …
The influence of human–animal interactions on mental and physical health during the first COVID-19 lockdown phase in the UK: A qualitative exploration
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presents an opportunity to explore the
role of animals as sources of emotional and physical support during a period when most of …
role of animals as sources of emotional and physical support during a period when most of …
A systematic review of research on pet ownership and animal interactions among older adults
Research on the impact of companion animals in the lives of older adults is considered from
two perspectives: pet ownership and in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). This paper first …
two perspectives: pet ownership and in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). This paper first …
[HTML][HTML] Depression, anxiety, and happiness in dog owners and potential dog owners during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
F Martin, KE Bachert, LA Snow, HW Tu, J Belahbib… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Major life events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, affect psychological and physiological
health. Social support, or the lack thereof, can modulate these effects. The context of the …
health. Social support, or the lack thereof, can modulate these effects. The context of the …
Companion animal relationships and adolescent loneliness during COVID-19
Simple Summary This study assessed the relationship between pet ownership, pet
attachment, loneliness, and co** with stress before and during the COVID-19 pandemic …
attachment, loneliness, and co** with stress before and during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Pet's influence on humans' daily physical activity and mental health: a meta-analysis
CF Martins, JP Soares, A Cortinhas, L Silva… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The benefits of the human-animal bond on owners' health and quality of life have been the
focus of research in recent decades. However, the results are still inconsistent. Thus, this …
focus of research in recent decades. However, the results are still inconsistent. Thus, this …
Pet ownership and human–animal interaction in an aging population: Rewards and challenges
MJ Enders-Slegers, K Hediger - Anthrozoös, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Older adults in most developed countries can now expect to live nearly 80 years without
significant disability. To maximize the quality of the years after retirement, societies …
significant disability. To maximize the quality of the years after retirement, societies …
Companion animal type and level of engagement matter: A mixed-methods study examining links between companion animal guardianship, loneliness and well …
Simple Summary Companion animals (pets) may reduce loneliness and promote the well-
being of their guardians (owners). This is important in the context of the COVID-19 …
being of their guardians (owners). This is important in the context of the COVID-19 …