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The Complexity of the Human–Animal Bond: Empathy, Attachment and Anthropomorphism in Human–Animal Relationships and Animal Hoarding [PDF]

open access: yesAnimals, 2022
The human–animal relationship is ancient, complex and multifaceted. It may have either positive effects on humans and animals or poor or even negative and detrimental effects on animals or both humans and animals.
Emanuela Prato-Previde   +2 more
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Love, fear, and the human-animal bond: On adversity and multispecies relationships [PDF]

open access: yesComprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2021
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 mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between humans and non-human animals ...
Jennifer W. Applebaum   +2 more
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Survey of international academic centers and institutes focused on human-animal bond: Scope and landscape in 2021 [PDF]

open access: yesHuman-Animal Interactions, 2022
Routine surveying of academic centers focused on the human-animal bond is critical to understand the trajectory of the field and to create an environment where centers can learn from one another and build collaborations.
Leanne O. Nieforth   +3 more
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Caring for the Animal Caregiver—Occupational Health, Human-Animal Bond and Compassion Fatigue [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Laboratory Animal Professionals experience many positive and rewarding interactions when caring for and working with research animals. However, these professionals also may experience conflicting feelings and exhaustion when the work is stressful due to ...
J. Preston Van Hooser   +5 more
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Military Veterans and Their PTSD Service Dogs: Associations Between Training Methods, PTSD Severity, Dog Behavior, and the Human-Animal Bond [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019
Introduction: Psychiatric service dogs are increasingly being sought out by military veterans as a complementary intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Megan R. LaFollette   +3 more
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Exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion perceptions among leadership in the field of Human-Animal Interaction

open access: yesHuman-Animal Interactions, 2023
The field and study of human-animal interaction (HAI) have experienced substantial and ongoing growth in scientific rigor and, public awareness. Yet, considerations for the role of diversity in the field have thus far remained limited, and efforts to ...
Clare L. Jensen   +3 more
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The Role of Human–Animal Bonds for People Experiencing Crisis Situations

open access: yesAnimals, 2023
Human–animal bonds, by providing social support, have been shown to improve the health and wellbeing of pet owners, especially those experiencing a crisis situation. The human–animal bond for people in crisis situations is complex and multifaceted, as it
Karl Oosthuizen   +4 more
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Variability in Human-Animal Interaction Research

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
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 human health and well-being, while other research outcomes are ...
Kerri E. Rodriguez   +2 more
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The influence of animal ownership on mental health for people with severe mental illness: Findings from a UK population cohort study

open access: yesHuman-Animal Interactions, 2023
Background and aims: There is increasing evidence to suggest companion animal ownership may positively impact mental health and wellbeing. However, there is limited research related to the role of companion animal ownership for mental health that focuses
Emily Shoesmith   +4 more
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The New Status Quo: Enhancing Access to Human–Animal Interactions to Alleviate Social Isolation & Loneliness in the Time of COVID-19

open access: yesAnimals, 2021
Access to human–animal interactions (HAI) have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Service animals that were trained and accustomed to daily access to public places had to adjust to staying at home. Therapy animals and their handlers who previously
Zenithson Ng   +2 more
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