An Examination of the Potential Role of Pet Ownership, Human Social Support and Pet Attachment...
Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 (Original item from 2009)
Companion Animals | International Research | Pet Ownership
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Short Description:
Researchers examined the relationship between companion animal ownership and psychological health among the general population and found that neither pet ownership nor one's attachment level with pets predicts the loneliness levels of individuals living alone.
Abstract:
This examination of the relationship between Canadian dog and cat owners (as well as those without pets) and psychological health revealed that dog owners with high levels of human social support were significantly less lonely than non-owners. As a predictor of psychological health, among pet owners with low levels of human social support, high attachment to pets was more likely to indicate higher scores for loneliness and depression.
Spot Check Number:
1281
Sponsor:
Anthrozoos
Animal Type:
Dogs, Companion Animals
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
132
Population Descriptors:
Individuals living alone
Year Conducted:
2009
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