http://www.humanespot.org/taxonomy/term/113 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en-US http://www.humanespot.org/content/survey-pet-and-non-pet-owning-swedish-adolescents-demographic-differences-and-health-issues This study examines the level of adolescents' attachment to companion animals and the effects of living with companion animals on self-rated health. Over 8,000 Swedish teens were surveyed about their health, activities and companion animals. Overall, those with dogs (male and female) and females with horses indicated the highest levels of attachment to their companion animals. Those without companion animals had higher levels of physical activity than those with companion animals. Those with companion animals who reported the highest levels of health, also attributed the most importance to their animal(s). http://www.humanespot.org/content/survey-pet-and-non-pet-owning-swedish-adolescents-demographic-differences-and-health-issues#comments Public Research Citation Companion Animals General Animal Protection Health, Personal Health Pet Ownership Psychology, Social Development, Social Motivations Youths - Social, Ethical Development Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4588 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/bystander-apathy-animal-abuse-cases-exploring-barriers-child-and-adolescent-intervention Relying on in depth interviews with adolescents who had witnessed violence against animals but not intervened when it was occurring, this study seeks to understand impediments to advocating and intervening for the animal. The authors find that these adolescents act much like bystanders to violence against humans--being troubled by what that they see but not intervening. However, they differ in that violence against animals is normalized in their peer group as "play" activity. Implications for humane education needs are discussed. http://www.humanespot.org/content/bystander-apathy-animal-abuse-cases-exploring-barriers-child-and-adolescent-intervention#comments Public Research Citation General Animal Protection Humane Education Psychology, Social Development, Social Motivations Research for Academic Learning Youths - Social, Ethical Development Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4575 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/factors-influencing-primary-school-children%E2%80%99s-knowledge-wildlife This study examined children's knowledge of wildlife by showing them a series of animal pictures and asking three questions: 1. What is this animal? 2. What does it eat? and 3. Where does it live? The authors found that, in general, school-aged children lacked knowledge of wildlife species, even those that were common and indigenous. The authors suggest this supports a need for more wildlife education in schools. http://www.humanespot.org/content/factors-influencing-primary-school-children%E2%80%99s-knowledge-wildlife#comments Public Research Citation General Animal Protection Psychology, Social Development, Social Motivations Wildlife Wildlife and Exotics Youths - Social, Ethical Development Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:45:00 -0800 Carol L. Glasser 4535 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/first-look-harm-toward-animals-bahamians-childhood This study examined the childhood home environment of people who had committed violence against animals as children and compared them to the home environments of those who had not hurt animals. The research found a link between experiencing domestic violence in the home and harming animals. http://www.humanespot.org/content/first-look-harm-toward-animals-bahamians-childhood#comments Public Research Citation Animal Welfare or Living Conditions Companion Animals Data and Statistics General Animal Protection Pet Adoption, Rescue or Shelters Pet Ownership Wildlife Wildlife and Exotics Youths - Social, Ethical Development Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:45:00 -0700 Carol L. Glasser 4471 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/strange-animal-situation-test This research examines how children react when faced with meeting an unknown animal, in this case a guinea pig. Researchers observed four distinct types of reaction, with a majority of children (64%) reacting in a "confident manner" by going directly to the guinea pig and touching him/her. About half of the children smiled upon seeing the guinea pig. http://www.humanespot.org/content/strange-animal-situation-test#comments Public Research Citation Companion Animals General Animal Protection Psychology, Social Development, Social Motivations Research for Academic Learning Youths - Social, Ethical Development Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:45:00 -0700 Carol L. Glasser 4468 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/attitudes-toward-animals-age-related-development-among-children Researchers surveyed children in grades 2, 5, 8, and 11 regarding their knowledge of animals and attitudes toward animals. In general, the children knew little about animals, although there were significant differences by age, gender, and race. http://www.humanespot.org/content/attitudes-toward-animals-age-related-development-among-children#comments Public Research Citation General Animal Protection Youths - Social, Ethical Development Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:45:00 -0700 Carol L. Glasser 4457 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/first-strike-violence-connection This report compiles research addressing the links between different forms of domestic violence against animals and children. The study also goes into detail to provide definitions for concepts such as abuse, neglect, and cruelty. http://www.humanespot.org/content/first-strike-violence-connection#comments Public Research Citation Animal Welfare or Living Conditions Companion Animals General Animal Protection Legislation, Voting, Political Candidates Pet Ownership Youths - Social, Ethical Development Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:45:00 -0700 Carol L. Glasser 4375 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/herpetofauna-pet-keeping-secondary-students-causes-concern This study examines the prevalence of youths "owning" herpetofauna (e.g. amphibians and reptiles), how the animals were obtained, and the level of care they receive. A survey of 2,530 secondary school children in Canterbury, England, revealed that most of the herpetofauna living with these children were captured from the outdoors and had higher mortality than they would in the wild. http://www.humanespot.org/content/herpetofauna-pet-keeping-secondary-students-causes-concern#comments Public Research Citation Animal Welfare or Living Conditions Companion Animals General Animal Protection Pet Adoption, Rescue or Shelters Pet Ownership Wildlife Wildlife and Exotics Youths - Social, Ethical Development Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:45:00 -0700 Carol L. Glasser 4344 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/pet-attitude-scale This chapter evaluates the Pet Attitude Scale (PAS), first used in 1981 as a psychometric tool to measure attitudes toward companion animals. The authors conduct a review of past research to assess the validity of the scale, highlight the major findings from research using the scale, and suggest future avenues of research. http://www.humanespot.org/content/pet-attitude-scale#comments Public Research Citation Companion Animals Data and Statistics General Animal Protection Pet Ownership Psychology, Social Development, Social Motivations Research for Academic Learning Youths - Social, Ethical Development Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:45:00 -0700 Carol L. Glasser 4331 at http://www.humanespot.org http://www.humanespot.org/content/europe%E2%80%99s-carnivores-survey-childrens-attitudes-towards-wolves-bears-and-otters This study by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) investigates the attitudes of children in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Spain toward carnivores. Specifically, respondents were asked about their attitudes toward, experiences with, and the importance of having habitat for otters, wolves, and bears. http://www.humanespot.org/content/europe%E2%80%99s-carnivores-survey-childrens-attitudes-towards-wolves-bears-and-otters#comments Public Research Citation Wildlife Wildlife and Exotics Youths - Social, Ethical Development Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:45:00 -0700 Carol L. Glasser 4295 at http://www.humanespot.org