Oxytocin (OT), a nonapeptide, has a variety of functions. Despite extensive studies on OT
over past decades, our understanding of its neural functions and their regulation remains …

The motivation to interact with humans is central to dogs' domestication process. This review
aims to provide a curated overview of the current knowledge about dogs' human-directed …

Simple Summary The relationship between owner and the dog affects the dog's attachment
behaviors and stress coping. In turn, the quality of the relationship may affect owner's …

The social distancing required during Covid-19 times tended to make people feel lonelier
than usual. Those with pets might, however, have experienced this less, because pets are …

Simple Summary Oxytocin is commonly known for its role in mammalian bonding. Several
studies have proved that polymorphisms of the oxytocin receptor gene are related to …

Amaç: Bu araştırma, evcil hayvan sahibi olan ve olmayan hemşirelerin iş stresi düzeylerinin
karşılaştırılması amacıyla yapıldı. Yöntem: Bu tanımlayıcı araştırmanın evrenini, bir devlet …

본 연구의 목적은 반려동물을 상실한 성인의 성인애착, 반려동물애착에 따른 군집을 분류하고
각 군집에 따라 애착강도, 애도의 차이를 확인하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 반려동물을 상실한 성인 …

The mechanisms and functions of behavior and cognition have long fascinated scientists
across fields. This dissertation draws on recent advances in canine cognition, genetics, and …

Human-directed social motivation plays a central role in the domestication process. The
human self-domestication hypothesis establishes a correspondence between human …

È noto ormai che la presenza di animali domestici e, in particolare, di cani nella vita
dell'uomo comporta innumerevoli effetti benefici; tuttavia, è bene considerare che, proprio a …