Diversity and inclusion: impacts on psychological wellbeing among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities
For scholars, practitioners, and legislators concerned about sexual minority adolescents,
one of the main goals is to create more positive and inclusive learning environments for this …
one of the main goals is to create more positive and inclusive learning environments for this …
[HTML][HTML] Love, fear, and the human-animal bond: On adversity and multispecies relationships
Love and strong social bonds are known buffers in the experience of adversity. Humans
often form strong bonds with non-human animals. The human-animal bond refers to a …
often form strong bonds with non-human animals. The human-animal bond refers to a …
The LGBTQ+ people-animal bond: A systematic review of the effects of companion animals on LGBTQ+ people
ABSTRACT LGBTQ+ people tend to experience prejudice, stigma, and discrimination, which
increases their risk of develo** mental health difficulties. Support networks, including …
increases their risk of develo** mental health difficulties. Support networks, including …
Attachment to pets moderates transitions in latent patterns of mental health following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of a survey of US adults
Simple Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to elevated rates of mental
health problems and distress among the US population. Pets may be an important source of …
health problems and distress among the US population. Pets may be an important source of …
“He was like, my ride or die”: Sexual and gender minority emerging adults' perspectives on living with pets during the transition to adulthood
This qualitative study explores the benefits and risks associated with living with companion
animals during the transition to adulthood among 117 sexual and gender minority (SGM) …
animals during the transition to adulthood among 117 sexual and gender minority (SGM) …
The moderating effect of comfort from companion animals and social support on the relationship between microaggressions and mental health in LGBTQ+ emerging …
LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual/gender minority
identities) individuals frequently report exposure to microaggressions, which are associated …
identities) individuals frequently report exposure to microaggressions, which are associated …
[HTML][HTML] Development and validation of the pet-related stress scale
Results of studies examining relations between human–animal interactions and human
health and wellbeing have been inconsistent. This may be due, in part, to the scarcity of …
health and wellbeing have been inconsistent. This may be due, in part, to the scarcity of …
The role of animals in buffering against cisgenderism in and beyond family contexts for trans young people living in Australia
Purpose The purpose of the study reported in this paper was to explore the role of animals in
buffering against cisgenderist violence experienced by trans young people. Method …
buffering against cisgenderist violence experienced by trans young people. Method …
Human–animal interaction and perinatal mental health: A narrative review of selected literature and call for research
There is a paucity of research exploring how relationships with household pets may impact
maternal mental health. We are unaware of any study to date that has examined …
maternal mental health. We are unaware of any study to date that has examined …
[HTML][HTML] Longitudinal associations between allostatic load, pet ownership, and socioeconomic position among US adults aged 50+
It is hypothesized that pets provide benefits to human health by buffering the deleterious
effects of stress, but varying exposure to chronic stress via social position is rarely …
effects of stress, but varying exposure to chronic stress via social position is rarely …