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