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All Creatures Great and Small: New Perspectives on Psychology and Human–Animal Interactions
Sarah Knight,Harold Herzog +1 more
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In this paper, the authors present a mix of theory, qualitative and quantitative empirical approaches, review, and policy recommendations on a topic that has historically been neglected by social scientists, including attitudes toward the use of other species, the effects of relationships with companion animals on human health and well-being, and the ethical and policy implications of our interactions with other species.Abstract:
Relations between humans and nonhuman animals are morally significant, intense, enduring, and pervasive. Presented here are current perspectives on social and psychological aspects of human–animal interactions. The articles in this issue focus on three broad themes—attitudes toward the use of other species, the effects of relationships with companion animals on human health and well-being, and the ethical and policy implications of our interactions with other species. The article represent a mix of theory, qualitative and quantitative empirical approaches, review, and policy recommendations on a topic that has historically been neglected by social scientists.read more
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Toward a psychology of human–animal relations.
Catherine E. Amiot,Brock Bastian +1 more
TL;DR: The current state of research on human-animal relations is reviewed, showing how this body of work has implications for a diverse range of psychological themes including evolutionary processes, development, normative factors, gender and individual differences, health and therapy, and intergroup relations.
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Human-animal interactions, relationships and bonds: a review and analysis of the literature
Geoff Hosey,Vicky Melfi +1 more
TL;DR: A review of the literature on human-animal interactions (HAI/HAR/HAB) can be found in this article, where the authors identify the predominant research themes in this area, including methodological issues, characteristics of caretakers, role of veterinarians, sociological approaches, and theoretical aspects.
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Effects of demographic factors and information sources on United States consumer perceptions of animal welfare.
TL;DR: Overall, the U.S. livestock and poultry industries and other organizations affiliated with animal agriculture appear to be less used public sources of information on animal welfare than popular animal protection organizations.
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Understanding Our Kinship With Animals: Input for Health Care Professionals Interested in the Human–Animal Bond
Aubrey H. Fine,Alan M. Beck +1 more
TL;DR: This introductory chapter provides readers with a basic foundation not only to appreciate and understand this unique kinship with all living creatures but also to discover the roots to the overwhelming growing interest in animal-assisted intervention.
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Farm animal-assisted intervention: relationship between work and contact with farm animals and change in depression, anxiety, and self-efficacy among persons with clinical depression.
TL;DR: Interaction with farm animals via work tasks showed a greater potential for improved mental health than via sole animal contact, but only when progress in working skills was achieved, indicating the role of coping experiences for a successful intervention.
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TL;DR: A fourth principle is proposed to guide future research: Morality is about more than harm and fairness, and more research is needed on the collective and religious parts of the moral domain, such as loyalty, authority, and spiritual purity.
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Cardiovascular reactivity and the presence of pets, friends, and spouses: the truth about cats and dogs.
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