The Power of Pets
The science behind the powerful bond we share with pets.
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The Human-Animal Bond: Insights Into Mental Health
The study involving 1,359 UK cat and dog owners explored the impact of pet relationships on mental health. It found that dimensions like attachment, self-expansion,…
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How Your Personality Impacts the Relationship You Have With Your Pet
A recent study from Queen’s University, Belfast, revealed how an owner’s personality influences their bond with pets. High pet attachment is linked to traits related…
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Cats and Dogs Keep Owners Active for Longer, Study Reveals
Successful aging involves maintaining physical, psychological, and social functioning. A study using data from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging found that pet ownership helps…
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The Stress-Buffering Effects of Dog Interactions on Kids
The University of Arizona conducted a study showing that children and dogs experience reduced stress levels when interacting in natural settings. The research involved 55…
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Teacher’s Pet: Dogs Can Boost Self-Esteem in School Kids, Study Reveals
A recent study in Greece showed the positive impact of Dog-Assisted Activities (DAA) on primary school children’s self-esteem. The research involved 44 students, with one…
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A Cautionary Tail: The Hidden Dangers of Pet Ownership for Older Adults
Pets bring joy and health benefits to older adults, but they also bring risks. Researchers at the University of Adelaide identified bacterial infections, falls and…
● About Me
I’m Carla Jade Hart, PhD, an experienced research scientist and specialist in human-animal interaction. My mission is to disseminate the findings of high-quality research which illuminate the ways that pets contribute to our physical, cognitive, and psychological wellbeing.
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