Understanding the process of attachment formation in young children has been a focal point
in child development research for decades. However, young children's attachments are not …

Background While companion animals have been previously identified as a direct source of
companionship and support to their owners, their role as a catalyst for friendship formation …

In the last 10 years, Prison Animal Programs (PAPs) have been implemented in many
Australian correctional centres. Like our international counterparts, these programs receive …

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the presence of a therapy dog would
affect the performance of a set of gross motor skills tasks for a mixed group of language …

One of the many impacts of natural disasters on the well-being of the humans who
experience them is enforced abandonment and loss of companion animals. Hurricane …

Research has suggested that rescue workers are at increased risk for psychological
distress. To determine whether 9/11 deployment was a significant risk factor for canine …

During a disaster, many pet owners want to evacuate their pets with them, only to find that
evacuation and sheltering options are limited or nonexistent. This disregard for companion …

Restrictions, social isolation, and uncertainty related to the global COVID-19 pandemic have
disrupted the ways that parents and children maintain family routines, health, and wellbeing …

Individuals working in high-risk occupations (eg, emergency staff) are exposed to high levels
of occupational stress including traumatic events. Correspondingly, several studies report …

A large longitudinal dataset on women's health in Australia provided the basis of analysis of
potential positive health effects of living with a companion animal. Age, living arrangements …