The field of Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) is plagued with mixed results. Some findings
appear to indicate that interacting with a companion animal is beneficial for some aspect of …

Purpose Several publications explored a relationship between pet ownership and lower
levels of loneliness and social isolation. However, to the best of our knowledge, no …

Companion animals are increasingly being recognized by society as beneficial to our health
and considered by many owners as authentic and affectional family members. Human …

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 …

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 …

Pets are an important aspect of many families and households, but how many Americans
have them? The purpose of this study is to compare point estimates of pet ownership in the …

Despite obstacles, many rural-dwelling older adults report that positive aspects of rural
residence, such as attachment to community, social participation, and familiarity, create a …

Simple Summary Growing evidence suggests that pets are beneficial to the health and
wellbeing of older adults. These benefits have been more consistently shown among …

La conexión entre la tenencia de mascotas y el bienestar humano, especialmente el papel
de los perros, ha sido un área de enfoque creciente para los investigadores. Este estudio …

There is notorious inconsistency regarding mental health benefits of dog ownership, partially
due to repeated cross-sectional studies comparing dog owners and non-owners, without …