Pet ownership and quality of life: A systematic review of the literature

KJ Scoresby, EB Strand, Z Ng, KC Brown, CR Stilz… - Veterinary …, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

[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 …

The influence of human–animal interactions on mental and physical health during the first COVID-19 lockdown phase in the UK: A qualitative exploration

E Shoesmith, L Shahab, D Kale, DS Mills… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

A systematic review of research on pet ownership and animal interactions among older adults

NR Gee, MK Mueller - Anthrozoös, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

[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 …

Companion animal relationships and adolescent loneliness during COVID-19

MK Mueller, AM Richer, KS Callina, L Charmaraman - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This study assessed the relationship between pet ownership, pet
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 …

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 …

Companion animal type and level of engagement matter: A mixed-methods study examining links between companion animal guardianship, loneliness and well …

H Clements, S Valentin, N Jenkins, J Rankin, NR Gee… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …