Youths - Social, Ethical Development

Dissection as an Instructional Technique in Secondary Science: Choice and Alternatives

Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 (Original item from 2006) Animal Experimentation

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Based on a study of retrospective data concerning high school dissection, this study examined the role of dissection in the teaching of secondary biology and environmental science and found that such experience often leads to long-lasting negative feelings about dissection.

Preschool Children Require Fewer Instructional Prompts to Perform a Memory Task in the Presence of a Dog

Submitted on May 24, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals

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An experiment conducted on the memory performance and adherence to instructions of a group of preschoolers in the presence of a real dog, a stuffed dog, and a human confederate found that the presence of a well-trained dog reduces the need for instructional prompts with respect to object recognition.

HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate

Written by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.

Awareness of Whale Conservation Status and Whaling Policy in the U.S.

Submitted on May 08, 2010 (Original item from 2008) Wildlife and Exotics

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This study of the knowledge and awareness of whaling issues among university students found a general lack of awareness of the conservation status of whales and U.S. policies toward whaling, suggesting the need for greater public outreach regarding whale conservation.

How Many Youth are Vegetarian?

Submitted on May 02, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism

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This 2010 survey of U.S. youths (ages 8-18) by the Vegetarian Resource Group indicates that 7% say they never eat meat, while 3% are vegetarian (never eat meat, poultry, or fish). The survey indicates that approximately 1% of youths are vegan, depending on the inclusion of honey.

It's All About the Children

Submitted by Che Green on Feb 19, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | General Animal Protection

Max Planck, the German physicist and Nobel Prize winner once remarked, "a new (scientific) truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it." This may seem like a cynical point of view, but Planck understood that truth is neither self-evident nor easily accepted; it requires time to erode strongly held falsehoods and persuade people to accept new concepts.

A Comparison of Maltreated Children and Non-Maltreated Children on Their Experiences with Animals - A Japanese Study

Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals

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This study in Japan was conducted to analyze the difference between maltreated and non-maltreated children when it comes to their experiences with animals.

Food Source Confusion for Children in Region

Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals

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This survey was conducted to determine children's awareness and knowledge of various food products including vegetables,fruits, meat, and dairy products. According to the findings, nearly two-thirds of children from the South West region of the United Kingdom do not know the origins of food products that they consume, including burgers, eggs, and yogurts.

Effects of Having Pets at Home on Children's Attitudes toward Popular and Unpopular Animals

Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals

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This report covers three surveys of Slovakian school children to determine the effects of keeping pets on the attitudes of children on three unpopular animals. Research findings suggest that having a pet at home positively affects the attitudes of children toward both popular and unpopular animals.

Young Adults' Attachment to Pet Dogs: Findings from Open-Ended Methods

Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals

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This examination of the likelihood of young adults to turn to pet dogs as attachment figures compared with human attachment figures showed variance dependent upon the human relationship (i.e. mother or sister versus father or brother) and degree of involvement in the care of their dogs.

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