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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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The Role of Human–Animal Bonds for People Experiencing Crisis Situations

Animals, 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, Bianca Haase, Jioji Ravulo, Sabrina Lomax, Gemma Ma   +4 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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The New Status Quo: Enhancing Access to Human–Animal Interactions to Alleviate Social Isolation & Loneliness in the Time of COVID-19

Animals, 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, Taylor Chastain Griffin, Lindsey Braun   +2 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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Technology for Bonding in Human-Animal Interaction [PDF]

Proceedings of the Fourth 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 between the human and the animal. We are particularly interested in animal's experiences, emotions,
Heli Väätäjä, Päivi Majaranta, Heini Törnqvist, Mari Ainasoja, Veikko Surakka, Oskar Juhlin, Clara Mancini   +6 more
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Human-animal relationships and interactions during the Covid-19 lockdown phase in the UK: Investigating links with mental health and loneliness.

PLoS ONE, 2020
BackgroundThe Covid-19 pandemic raises questions about the role that relationships and interactions between humans and animals play in the context of widespread social distancing and isolation measures. We aimed to investigate links between mental health
Elena Ratschen, Emily Shoesmith, Lion Shahab, Karine Silva, Dimitra Kale, Paul Toner, Catherine Reeve, Daniel S Mills   +7 more
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