Technology for Bonding in Human-Animal Interaction [PDF]
International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction, 2017 This workshop focuses on the use and influence of technology on human-animal bonding, and how to facilitate them with technology. We explore the elements and characteristics of human-animal bonding, and how technology is connected to emotions and bonding
Ainasoja, Mari +6 more
core +3 more sources
Mixed-reality-based human-animal interaction can relieve mental stress. [PDF]
Front Vet Sci, 2023 Introduction Interacting with animals has been demonstrated to possess the healing benefits to humans. However, there are limitations in physical interaction due to COVID-19 and safety issues.
Na H, Dong SY.
europepmc +2 more sources
Human-Animal Interaction in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)s: Zoonosis Risks, Benefits, and Future Directions-A One Health Approach. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2023 Simple Summary Animal-assisted interventions (AAI)s are planned activities carried out in multidisciplinary teams with educational, therapeutic, and ludic-recreational purposes.
Liguori G +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Is Dog Owner Obesity a Risk Factor for Canine Obesity? A "One-Health" Study on Human-Animal Interaction in a Region with a High Prevalence of Obesity. [PDF]
Vet Sci, 2022 Obesity in humans is a growing global problem and is one of the greatest public health challenges we face today. Most researchers agree that, as in humans, the incidence in the companion animal population is also increasing.
Suarez L +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Human-Animal Interaction and Perinatal Mental Health: A Narrative Review of Selected Literature and Call for Research. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 There is a paucity of research exploring how relationships with household pets may impact maternal mental health. We are unaware of any study to date that has examined associations between individuals’ relationships with their pets and psychological ...
McDonald SE +7 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Advancing Human-Animal Interaction to Counter Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Time of COVID-19: A Model for an Interdisciplinary Public Health Consortium. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2021 Simple Summary The value of the human–animal bond to human health and well-being, especially in a post-pandemic world, merits further study and advocacy.
Hughes AM +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Human-Animal Interaction and the Emergence of SARS-CoV-2. [PDF]
JMIR Public Health Surveill, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of society, from health and economics to socialization and travel. The level and extent of this impact are unprecedented.
Hassani A, Khan G.
europepmc +2 more sources
Effects of human-animal interaction on salivary and urinary oxytocin in children and dogs. [PDF]
PsychoneuroendocrinologyOxytocin pathways are hypothesized to play important roles in human-animal interactions and may contribute to some benefits of these interspecific social relationships.
Gnanadesikan GE +13 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Sustainability, 2023 Built nature spaces have been increasingly integrated into our urban environments in recent years with the aim of reaping their psychological benefits. However, despite numerous works of research on the relationship between nature exposure and well-being,
Adalia Y. H. Goh +4 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Human-Animal Interaction and Older Adults: An Overview. [PDF]
Front Psychol, 2017 Both pet ownership and animal-assisted therapy are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, and the science of human–animal interaction (HAI) seeks to explore how these relationships with animals can impact health and well-being. In particular,
Gee NR, Mueller MK, Curl AL.
europepmc +2 more sources