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Managing long-term wellness in captive sea turtles
Contributor(s):: Wood, L. D.
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Beyond “Doing Better”: Ordinal Rating Scales to Monitor Behavioural Indicators of Well-Being in Cats
Contributor(s):: Ellis, Jacklyn J.
Safeguarding the well-being of cats is essential to the mission of any responsible animal shelter. Environmental enrichment and behaviour modification are often key to this goal. Measuring response to these interventions is essential to ensure strategies are successful. There are often many staff...
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Burden of illness in people with medically refractory epilepsy who suffer from daily to weekly seizures: 12-month follow-up of participants in the EPISODE study
Contributor(s):: van Hezik-Wester, V., de Groot, S., Kanters, T., Versteegh, M., Wagner, L., Ardesch, J., Brouwer, W., van Exel, J.
BACKGROUND: A small group of people with epilepsy suffers from frequent seizures despite the available pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. The impact of epilepsy on these people extends beyond health-related quality of life (HRQoL), impacting a person's broader well-being and...
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“Furry tales”: pet ownership’s influence on subjective well-being during Covid-19 times
Contributor(s):: Damberg, Svenja, Frömbling, Lena
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Exploring Implementation of Animal-Assisted Interventions as Health Promotion Initiatives on University Campuses
Contributor(s):: Cooke, E., Warner, E., Henderson-Wilson, C.
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You get what you give: Pet relationships in a communal orientation framework
Contributor(s):: Liu-Pham, Ryan, Patterson, Lauren, Keefer, Lucas A.
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Friends with Benefits: The Positive Consequences of Pet-Friendly Practices for Workers' Well-Being
| Contributor(s):: Junça-Silva, A.
Although there is evidence that pets may help individuals who are facing significant daily stressors, little is known about the benefits of pet-friendly practices for their owners' well-being. Based on the social exchange theory and on the Rusbult investment model, we argue that...
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Animal-Assisted Counseling for Young Children: Evidence Base, Best Practices, and Future Prospects
| Contributor(s):: Jalongo, M. R., Guth, L. J.
Increasing numbers of young children are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues that require support in addition to that typically provided by family members and teachers. The services of professional counselors can be particularly useful when children need help adjusting to and...
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From Regulating Emotions to Less Lonely Screen Time: Parents' Qualitative Perspectives of the Benefits and Challenges of Adolescent Pet Companionship
| Contributor(s):: Charmaraman, L., Cobas, S., Weed, J., Gu, Q., Kiel, E., Chin, H., Gramajo, A., Mueller, M. K.
Adolescence is a prime developmental period to explore human-pet relationships, particularly given that teens are often relying less on their families, and more on other attachment figures such as peers and pets. However, most research on pet companionship is conducted with adults and young...
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The Neurobiology of Behavior and Its Applicability for Animal Welfare: A Review
| Contributor(s):: Coria-Avila, Genaro A., Pfaus, James G., Orihuela, Agustín, Domínguez-Oliva, Adriana, José-Pérez, Nancy, Hernández, Laura Astrid, Mota-Rojas, Daniel
Understanding the foundations of the neurobiology of behavior and well-being can help us better achieve animal welfare. Behavior is the expression of several physiological, endocrine, motor and emotional responses that are coordinated by the central nervous system from the processing of internal...
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Assistive Technology Use among Older Adults with Vision Loss: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Canadian Newspapers
| Contributor(s):: Fuchigami, Katharine, McGrath, Colleen, Bengall, Jordana, Kim, Stephanie, Debbie Laliberte, Rudman
Low vision assistive devices are often positioned as enabling continued social participation and engagement by older adults in everyday activities; however, previous research suggests that the use of such technologies is restricted by various environmental factors. With little attention...
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The Importance of Client–Canine Contact in Canine-Assisted Interventions: A Randomized Controlled Trial
| Contributor(s):: Binfet, John-Tyler, Green, Freya L. L., Draper, Zakary A.
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The Role of Animal Ownership for People with Severe Mental Illness during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Method Study Investigating Links with Health and Loneliness
| Contributor(s):: Shoesmith, E., Spanakis, P., Peckham, E., Heron, P., Johnston, G., Walker, L., Crosland, S., Ratschen, E.
Research has reported the benefits of companion animals for people with severe mental illness (SMI). However, this evidence base is fragmented and unclear. The COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to explore the role of companion animals in the context of social distancing and isolation...
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Theoretical Foundations to the Impact of Dog-Related Activities on Human Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction and Eudaimonic Well-Being
| Contributor(s):: Barcelos, A. M., Kargas, N., Maltby, J., Hall, S., Assheton, P., Mills, D. S.
Cross-sectional comparisons of well-being between dog owners and non-owners commonly generate inconsistent results. Focusing on the uniqueness of the relationship might help address this issue and provide a stronger foundation for dog-related psychotherapeutic interventions. This study aims to...
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Mutuality and well-being: The human–animal bond
| Contributor(s):: King, Betz, McGlinn, Maureen, Duberstein, Adam
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Who Lets the Dog In? Differential Effects of a Dog-Training Program for Incarcerated Adults
| Contributor(s):: Duindam, Hanne M., Creemers, Hanneke E., Hoeve, Machteld, Asscher, Jessica J.
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An examination of pet ownership among elderly caregivers and how it contributes to their well-being
| Contributor(s):: Cynthia Ann Fiello
As the older population increases, there is a need for increased support for caregivers most of them older themselves. Owning a pet may providesome of this support. This study looked at caregivers age 55 and older of brain-impaired adults and examined whether or not the social support provided...
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The Effect of Animal-Assisted Intervention on Graduate Students' Perceptions of Well-Being: Insights from Occupational Therapy
| Contributor(s):: Kivlen, Christine A.
Problem Statement: There is a growing concern regarding college student well-being that requires a need for implementation of cost-effective interventions addressing the increasing number of students experiencing negative mental health symptoms. Studies from medical and educational settings...
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Reflections on Potential Risk Factors of Callitrichidae Run Over in an Urban Area: A Case Report of Marmoset Deaths
| Contributor(s):: do Vale, Caroline Almeida, Sant’Anna, Aline Cristina, Júnior, José Geraldo Castro, Prezoto, Fábio
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Well-being programmes in prisons in England and Wales: a mixed-methods study
| Contributor(s):: Turner, Mary, King, Nigel, Mojtahedi, Dara, Burr, Viv, Gall, Victoria, Gibbs, Graham R., Hudspith, Lara Flynn, Leadley, Chelsea Beatrice, Walker, Tammi
