Human–dog relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic: booming dog adoption during social isolation
Abstract The recent COVID-19 pandemic led to uncertainty and severe health and economic concerns. Previous studies indicated that owning a companion animal, such as a dog or a cat, has benefits for good mental health. Interactions with animals may help with depression and anxiety, particularly under...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Humanities & Social Sciences Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-020-00649-x |