The study of human-animal interactions (HAI), and the resulting human-animal relationships
(HARs) and bonds (HABs) which are set up as a consequence, is currently a topical issue in …

Simple Summary Equine assisted interventions (EAIs) represent an emerging field of animal
assisted interventions (AAIs), employing horses in a wide variety of activities with humans …

Simple Summary In a situation where human actions are damaging much of the life of the
world, it is important to remember that the basic concepts of biology, welfare, and health are …

Background: Pet therapy is becoming increasingly popular and is used in a variety of ways
from encouraging communication in older adults to improving wellbeing in those with …

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 …

Simple Summary With the general goal of increasing knowledge about how individuals
perceive and evaluate different animals, we provide normative data on an extensive set of …

Simple Summary Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is based on the human–animal relationship
and the bond that is generated. The effectiveness of AAT will strongly depend on the human …

Processing and recognizing facial expressions are key factors in human social interaction.
Past research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present …

Equine assisted interventions (EAIs) are recently facing an increasing popularity, and are
characterized by a wide diversity of practices. However, information on the welfare of …

Simple Summary The coexistence of humans with pets, and the type and quality of
interactions that derive from it, is a growing line of research that covers many scientific …