Companion dog acquisition and mental well-being: a community-based three-arm controlled study

Companion dog acquisition and mental well-being: a community-based three-arm controlled study

Abstract Background Dog ownership is suggested to improve mental well-being, although empirical evidence among community dog owners is limited. This study examined changes in human mental well-being following dog acquisition, including four measures: loneliness, positive and negative affect, and psy...

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Main Authors: Lauren Powell, Kate M. Edwards, Paul McGreevy, Adrian Bauman, Anthony Podberscek, Brendon Neilly, Catherine Sherrington, Emmanuel Stamatakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Dog ownership
Companion dogs
Psychological health
Mental well-being
Mental health
Human-animal interactions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7770-5

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