A 2017 literature review on children and pets found that having companionship through a pet friend can help kids build self-esteem. "The review found evidence for an association between pet ownership and a wide range of emotional health benefits from childhood pet ownership; particularly for self-...
Some of the common costs of pet ownership include: Initial purchase– The upfront cost you have to pay for a pet will vary. A puppy costsalmost £1,900 on average, with prices for popular breeds reaching more than £3,000. While this might sound extreme, it speaks volumes about the...
Bierer’s conclusions support the growing body of evidence that shows pet ownership has a statistically significant impact on a child’s self-esteem and degree of sensitivity toward others. “Teachers, parents and other children have expectations for a child to fulfill. A pet has no such measures...
Now the growing body of research into the medical and social advantages of pet ownership has confirmed what pet owners have always intuitively known that pets are not just loving companions but actually do us good. Researchers have established the value of pets in soothing and reassuring humans, ...
Pet ownership has been linked to numerous physical health benefits for humans. One of the most notable health benefits of pets is the positive impact on cardiovascular health, as studies have shown that pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure, heart rates, and cholesterol levels. The dail...
There is growing interest in animal-assisted therapy in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Despite the potential promise for pet dog ownership to improve the lives of those affected by autism, there is limited research in this area. This study is the first to explore the long-term ...
Many families face the decision of whether to get a dog. For families of children with autism, the decision can be even more challenging. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has studied dog ownership decisions in families of children with autism and
2. What agrees with the result of the recent research? A. Kids over 3 will have more food allergies. B. Hamsters cause the most allergies to children. C. All pet ownership will not reduce food allergies. D. Cat owners are less likely to be allergic than dog owners. 3. What is the...
A number of studies have shown that pet ownership is beneficial for people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia and other long-term mental health conditions. Pet owners themselves report that their animal pals provide uncon...
Pet ownership also rendered interviewees psychologically vulnerable as the loss of a pet was highly traumatic and ignited coping mechanisms. We discuss the implications for homeless support services in the UK. 展开 关键词: homelessness pets psychological support rough sleepers vulnerability ...