A Study of the Effects of Pet Ownership on Mental Health among Community-Dwelling Senior Citizens in Northeast Tennessee.

This cross-sectional study explored the relationship between pet ownership, attachment, and psychological health among community-dwelling senior citizens and evaluated the impact of the placement of an aquarium into a regional senior center. General health, depression, social support, pet attitudes,...

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Main Author: Southerland, E. Marie
Format: Others
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2007
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2046
https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3407&context=etd