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Health benefits of the human-animal bond [PDF]

, 2003
Senior seminar (D.V.M.) -- Cornell University, 2004. Includes bibliographical references (leaves (8-11)).Although our relationship with companion animals has been assumed to be beneficial by many, scientific proof is still very necessary. Many in the
Bowen, Julia A.
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Exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion perceptions among leadership in the field of Human-Animal Interaction

Human-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, Jennifer Ogeer, Alan M. Beck, Marguerite E. O’Haire   +3 more
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Variability in Human-Animal Interaction Research

Frontiers 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, Harold Herzog, Nancy R. Gee   +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

Human-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, Ben Lorimer, Emily Peckham, Lauren Walker, Elena Ratschen   +4 more
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Defining the PTSD Service Dog Intervention: Perceived Importance, Usage, and Symptom Specificity of Psychiatric Service Dogs for Military Veterans

Frontiers in Psychology, 2020
Research suggests that psychiatric service dogs may be an effective complementary treatment option for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Kerri E. Rodriguez, Kerri E. Rodriguez, Megan R. LaFollette, Megan R. LaFollette, Megan R. LaFollette, Karin Hediger, Niwako Ogata, Marguerite E. O’Haire, Marguerite E. O’Haire   +8 more
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Transcriptome analysis of MBD5-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (MAND) neural progenitor cells reveals dysregulation of autism-associated genes

Scientific Reports, 2021
MBD5-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (MAND) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characterized by intellectual disability, motor delay, speech impairment and behavioral problems; however, the biological role of methyl-CpG-binding domain 5, MBD5 ...
Sureni V. Mullegama, Steven D. Klein, Stephen R. Williams, Jeffrey W. Innis, Frank J. Probst, Chad Haldeman-Englert, Julian A. Martinez-Agosto, Ying Yang, Yuchen Tian, Sarah H. Elsea, Toshihiko Ezashi   +10 more
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Pet Ownership and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Veterinary Sciences, 2021
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 is available validating these claims.
Kristel J. Scoresby, Elizabeth B. Strand, Zenithson Ng, Kathleen C. Brown, Charles Robert Stilz, Kristen Strobel, Cristina S. Barroso, Marcy Souza   +7 more
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Creature comforts: An exploration of pet owners and their experiences of wellbeing gained through their relationships with their companion animals [PDF]

, 2013
The aim of this phenomenological research was to gain greater understanding of people’s lived experience of their relationships with companion animals. Of particular interest were the everyday aspects of the relationship.
Johnson, Jennifer J.
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Epidemiology of dog bites to people in Uruguay (2010–2020)

Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023
Background Dog bites to people are a serious public health problem. Limited information exists at the country level in Latin America. The COVID‐19 pandemic changed people's lifestyles and their relationship with pets, and this could potentially affect ...
Javier Román, Gabriela Willat, José Piaggio, María T. Correa, Juan Pablo Damián   +4 more
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Women Dominate Research on the Human-Animal Bond [PDF]

, 2021
More women than men are drawn to professions that involve the care of animals. In recent years. female researchers have come to dominate the study of human-animal relationships.
Herzog, Harold
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