-
Veterinary Social Work (VSW)
06 Feb 2013 | Programs
Veterinary Social Work is an area of social work practice that attends to the human needs that arise in the intersection of veterinary medicine and social work practice. The four areas of veterinary …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1748
-
Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI)
06 Feb 2013 | Programs
People and animals have lived close to one another for centuries. The human animal bond is the strong connection that they feel toward one another. The MU College of Veterinary Medicine is proud of …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1746
-
The Human-Animal Bond Initiative
06 Feb 2013 | Programs
Animals have served humans in a number of roles over time, most notably the role of companion and protector. Anyone who comes home after a hard day and is cheerfully greeted by an animal understands …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1742
-
Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee (H.A.B.I.T)
06 Feb 2013 | Programs
H.A.B.I.T. is a community group of volunteers working together to explore the circumstances and consequences of the human-animal bond and to promote this valuable bond between people and animals. …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1740
-
Cornell Companions- Human Animal Bond
06 Feb 2013 | Programs
Cornell Companions is a pet visitation program sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Cornell Companions is dedicated to the development of the Human-Animal Bond. …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1738
-
Center for the Human-Animal Bond
06 Feb 2013 | Programs
The Center for Applied Ethology and Human-Animal Interaction was established in 1982 at Purdue University to study these relationships and to communicate its findings to scientists and the public. In …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1724
-
Working the companion animal in the context of new interpersonal relationships
29 Jan 2013 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Steven Remic
The National People and Pets Survey (Australian Companion Animal Council, 2010) ◦ 63.3% of Australian households owned a pet ◦ 92% of respondents felt “very close” to their pet ◦ 86% of …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1694
-
Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC)
29 Jan 2013 | Websites
The Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) is an internationally recognized center for research and training in the varied facets of human-animal interaction across the lifespan and grounded in …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1672
-
Separation, custody, and estate planning issues relating to companion animals
24 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rebecca J. Huss
This article first discusses the domestication of companion animals, including the impact of anthropomorphism and neoteny on how animals are viewed in U.S. society. Second, it reviews the current …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1625
-
Companion animals and personality: a study of preference
23 Jan 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Jennifer Levinson, James L. Dupree (adviser)
This study explored Extraversion personality differences among people who prefer dogs, people who prefer cats, people who prefer both, and people who prefer neither. Participants were 120 students …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1604
-
The physical and emotional benefits of companion animals
23 Jan 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Holli Marie Tietjen, Geoffrey Fosgate (adviser)
Elderly people are at high risk for conditions associated with inactivity, and lack of motivation is an important factor contributing to this inactivity. It is believed that a dog can provide the …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1601
-
A case study of incarcerated males participating in a canine training program
15 Jan 2013 | Theses | Contributor(s): Nikki S. Currie, Fred O. Bradley (adviser)
The number of animal training programs in correctional facilities has increased in the past 25 years. Anecdotal accounts have informally assessed the efficacy of prison training programs; however, …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1475
-
The animal-human bond in the psychotherapy relationship: As a bridge towards enhanced relational capability
18 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Joanne Marie Emmens
This study reviews the use of the animal-human bond in the psychotherapy of clients who, as a result of early environmental failure have developmental deficits in their ability to form satisfying …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1390
-
The role of companion animals in counseling and psychology [book review]
18 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Tara da Costa
As health care professions increasingly recognize the importance of the human-animal bond, opportunities arise for multidisciplinary research into the topic of how companion animals may affect human …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1387
-
Effects of animal-assisted therapy for responding to passive behavior in elderly nursing home residents with dementia: A single subject design study
18 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Cherie Ann Soprano
Passive behavior (PB) is a behavioral disturbance that affects 61 to 88 percent of nursing home residents (NHRs) with dementia. PB in persons with dementia (PWD) often leads to such negative …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1368
-
Human-animal relationships: from daily life to animal-assisted therapies
18 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Marine Grandgeorge, Martine Hausberger
Humans have a long history of relationship with domestic animals and nowadays pets often act as "social substitutes" through bonding. There is some evidence that pet presence at home may induce well …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1337
-
Process, perspectives and benefits of animal assisted therapy
17 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Laurie Christine Paquette
The purpose of this study was to understand mental health/human services professionals‟ processes, perspectives, and beliefs about animal assisted therapy. There has been an increase in the use of …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1334
-
Literature review and manual: Animal-assisted therapy
17 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Mary Louise Cole
In this paper research of animals in therapy is reviewed and then used to inform a manual on the topic. A history of the field, a discussion of terminology, and a summary of therapies utilizing …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1329
-
Animal-assisted therapy as an intervention for reducing depression among long-term care residents
17 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Angela Condit
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of animal-assisted intervention on reducing depression and loneliness among older adults residing in a long-term care facility. Forty-eight …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1326
-
Becoming relationally effective: High-risk boys in animal-assisted therapy
17 Dec 2012 | Theses | Contributor(s): Abbey Ann Schneider
This study was conducted to formally evaluate the effectiveness of the Human Animal Bond in Colorado (HABIC, 2010), an animal-assisted therapy (AAT) intervention based in 23 elementary schools in the …
http://habricentral.org/resources/1317