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When the Bond Breaks: Variables Associated with Grief Following Companion Animal Loss Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Dawn M. Cowling; Sari G. E. Isenstein; Margaret S. Schneider
ABSTRACT This research used an online quantitative survey to investigate variables related to grief following pet loss. These included type of relationship, animal species, amount of time since death, cause of death, attachment, and social support. We also examined emotions hypothesized to be associated with pet loss: grief, guilt, and loneliness. Female and male participants over the age of 18 years
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Tattoo Narratives: Insights Into Multispecies Kinship and Griefwork Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Kristine Hill
ABSTRACT This paper explores multispecies families and nonhuman kinship through the lens of tattoo narratives, namely those that accompany designs dedicated to a companion animal. Although some tattoos are purely aesthetic, many embody deep personal meanings. Humans use narrative as a tool to endow meaning to experience, and the visual nature of a tattoo invites the telling of a story. Participants
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Companion Animals and Online Discourse: Victim-Blaming and Animal Evacuation Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Ashley E. Reed; Sarah E. DeYoung; Ashley K. Farmer
ABSTRACT People often intentionally or unintentionally leave companion animals behind in an evacuation during a hazard event. In online animal rescue forums, people curate, comment on, and engage in posts during and after disasters. Many times, the content of the posts and comments to the posts are value-laden and examples of expressing moral policing about evacuation related to companion animals.
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Predicting Dysfunctional Human–Dog Dyads Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Rute Canejo-Teixeira; Pedro Armelim Almiro; Luís V. Baptista; Maria Manuela Grave Rodeia Espada Niza
ABSTRACT Human–dog dyads represent a mutually beneficial partner- ship with a 16,000-year-old history. However, when this relationship becomes dysfunctional the consequences for the human, dog, and society at large can be severe. Canine members of dysfunctional dyads often display problem behaviors, such as aggression, and are frequently allowed to roam, becoming a public health concern. The cause
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Dog-Directed Parenting Styles Mirror Dog Owners’ Orientations Toward Animals Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Ineke R. van Herwijnen; Joanne A.M. van der Borg; Marc Naguib; Bonne Beerda
ABSTRACT Parents raise children in consistent ways, and these parenting styles affect child wellbeing and societal adjustment. Recently, we identified such parenting styles in the owner–dog relationship. Dog owners of the authoritarian- correction orientated (AUC) type stand out for demandingness. Authoritative dog owners adopt either an intrinsic-value orientated style (AUI), of high responsiveness
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Owner Sex and Human– Canine Interactions at the Park Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Shelly Volsche; Elizabeth Johnson; Bianca Reyes; Cecelia Rumsey; Kayla Murai; Deisy Landeros
ABSTRACT The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate if and what types of differences exist between men and women when interacting with their dogs in a “natural” setting. In the case of this study, we defined “natural” as visiting a public park with their dog. To do this, we completed a series of 10-minute focal follows (n = 177) on human–canine dyads at local leashed and off-leash dog
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Canine-Assisted Interventions: A Comprehensive Guide to Credentialing Therapy Dog Teams Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Patricia Pendry
(2020). Canine-Assisted Interventions: A Comprehensive Guide to Credentialing Therapy Dog Teams. Anthrozoös: Vol. 33, No. 6, pp. 787-789.
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Animal Advocacy and Environmentalism Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Erin N. Kidder
(2020). Animal Advocacy and Environmentalism. Anthrozoös: Vol. 33, No. 6, pp. 790-792.
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The Insolent Fox: Human–Animal Relations with Protected Predators in Central-Southern Chile Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Sebastián Pelayo Benavides Medina
This paper analyzes human–animal relations with protected predators in central-southern Chile, focusing mainly on the case of foxes. It is based on 12 months of anthropological research undertaken in the Araucanía Region, using an ethnographic approach that combined participant observation with in-depth, semi-structured interviews. It covers field material relating to cases where protected predators
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Using Focus Groups to Explore Public Perceptions of Legal Rights for Animals Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Garrett M. Broad
A robust debate regarding the ideal legal status of nonhuman animals has been taking place for some time among legal scholars, philosophers, animal scientists, social scientists, and humanists. Significantly less attention has been paid, however, to exploring how members of the public conceptualize the legal treatment of animals, including what they see as the primary merits and drawbacks of proposed
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Attitudes to Animals in Cyprus and the UK: Associations with Personality, Delinquency, and Morality Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Alexia Zalaf; Vincent Egan
The study aim was to investigate the associations between personality factors, attitudes to animals, moral values, and delinquent behaviors, and to examine the moderating effects of gender, age, and country of origin on these associations. This was a cross-cultural comparison of residents of Cyprus and the UK. A total of 526 people completed an online questionnaire and a path analysis was carried out
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Exploring the Effects of Pet Preference, Presence, and Personality on Depression Symptoms Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Jasmine L. Puskey; Anthony E. Coy
Pets live in nearly two-thirds of US households and are thought to increase wellbeing. However, previous research is mixed regarding the extent to which pets actually provide benefits. One understudied factor that may help clarify these findings is pet preference, or the extent to which a person prefers dogs and cats, and how that preference aligns with the presence of the pet in the home. As such
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Social-Cognitive Processes Before Dog Acquisition Associated with Future Relationship Satisfaction of Dog Owners and Canine Behavior Problems Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Esther M. C. Bouma; Lonneke M. Vink; Arie Dijkstra
Making the right decision before acquiring a dog may help prevent the development of canine behavior problems and increase the likelihood of a satisfactory relationship. In this study, social-cognitive factors in decision-making were assessed in the phase before the acquisition of a dog (the motivational phase) to see whether they were associated with later canine behavior problems and satisfaction
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Stroking a Real Horse Versus Stroking a Toy Horse: Effects on the Frontopolar Area of the Human Brain Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Akihiro Matsuura; Naoko Aiba; Hiroaki Yamamoto; Megumi Takahashi; Hasumi Kido; Tomo Suzuki; Yuki Bando
The effects of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on human cerebral activity are not clearly understood, although many studies have reported psychological and physiotherapeutic benefits associated with it. Any benefits of AAT are likely to be closely related to brain activity. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of stroking a horse on brain activity in humans, specifically the frontopolar
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A Reason to Live: HIV and Animal Companions Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Christine Yvette Tardif-Williams
(2020). A Reason to Live: HIV and Animal Companions. Anthrozoös: Vol. 33, No. 5, pp. 685-687.
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From Human Wellbeing to an Ecocentric Perspective: How Nature-Connectedness Can Extend the Benefits of Marine Wildlife Experiences Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Rachel Yerbury; Betty Weiler
Contact with nature and experiences with nonhuman animals have been shown to contribute to nature connection and human wellbeing, both of which are innate needs according to the biophilia hypothesis. This study explores what marine mammal encounters mean to people and how they affect connection to and understanding of nature. It was hypothesized that individuals who had wild random vs ecotour vs captive
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Understanding the Behavior of Sanctuary-Housed Chimpanzees During Public Programs Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Bethany K. Hansen; Lydia M. Hopper; Amy L. Fultz; Stephen R. Ross
At zoos, and some sanctuaries, members of the public can observe the resident animals. Examining the characteristics and consequences of this type of human–animal encounter is important to understand public education and engagement as well as animal behavior and welfare. Zoos typically have a large and consistent visitor presence, and researchers report mixed findings regarding the effects of the visiting
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Inside the Yellow Rectangle: An Analysis of Nonhuman Animal Representations on National Geographic Kids Magazine Covers Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Stephen Vrla; Cameron T. Whitley; Linda Kalof
Nonhuman animals play significant roles in children’s lives. While research into children’s relationships with animals is thriving, an overlooked area is children’s vicarious experience of animals through realistic representations in nonfiction books, magazines, and other media. We used content analysis to examine how animals were represented on 103 National Geographic Kids magazine covers from 2004
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Beijing Dog Politics: Governing Human–Canine Relationships in China Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Elaine Jeffreys
This paper uses a governmentality approach to examine the political history of human–canine relationships in the People’s Republic of China, focusing on the evolution of household dog regulations in Beijing. In doing so, it ties the micropolitics of human–canine relations to transformations in political, economic, and social governance and ways of thinking about and acting on the interactions between
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Pets and Loneliness: Examining the Efficacy of a Popular Measurement Instrument Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Andrew Gilbey; Kawtar Tani
The revised version of the UCLA-Loneliness Scale has been widely used to investigate the effect of pet ownership on human loneliness. This paper reports three tests of its efficacy for this purpose: 1) a qualitative evaluation of the 20 UCLA-LS items, which concluded that only 6/20 items were likely to tap differences in loneliness due to direct effects of pet ownership, acquisition or separation;
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Associations Between Pet Ownership, Posttraumatic Growth, and Stress Symptoms in Adolescents Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Whitney Dominick; Aundreah Walenski-Geml; Kanako Taku
Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) is the positive changes a person may experience due to the struggle with a highly stressful life event. One of the predictors of PTG is social support, and support from various sources have been shown to help foster growth. Pets have also been shown to provide feelings of social support and to reduce feelings of stress. Despite this, no studies to date have examined the association
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New Zealand Pet Owners’ Demographic Characteristics, Personality, and Health and Wellbeing: More Than Just a Fluff Piece Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Gloria Fraser; Yanshu Huang; Kealagh Robinson; Marc S. Wilson; Joseph Bulbulia; Chris G. Sibley
Although the relationship between pet ownership and health and wellbeing has received considerable attention in popular media, research on the topic shows inconsistent findings. We addressed the methodological weaknesses of previous studies by using data from a national probability survey (the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study; n = 13,347). We describe the demographic characteristics and personality
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The Pet-Effect in Daily Life: An Experience Sampling Study on Emotional Wellbeing in Pet Owners Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09 Mayke Janssens; Jannes Eshuis; Sanne Peeters; Johan Lataster; Jennifer Reijnders; Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers; Nele Jacobs
The relationship between companion animal ownership and wellbeing has received an increasing amount of scientific attention over the last few decades. Although the general assumption is that individuals benefit from the presence of companion animals (termed the “pet-effect”), recent evidence suggests that the nature of this association is diverse and complex and that many of the studies performed so
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News and Analysis Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-07-09
(2020). News and Analysis. Anthrozoös: Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 589-590.
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Attitudes to Animal Abuse in Veterinary Practice in Poland Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Michał Piotr Pręgowski; Sandra Cieślik
ABSTRACT Over the last two decades, animal abuse and neglect, as well as the relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence, have been the subject of numerous academic inquiries. Existing studies on this issue have primarily been conducted in Anglo-Saxon and Western European countries, and little is known about the reality of animal abuse in other countries, including Poland. Our study sheds
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Stability of Owners’ Perceptions of the Behavioral Style of Their Cats Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Greg C. Elvers; Alexander N. Lawriw; Taylor N. Chambers
ABSTRACT In humans, personality is relatively stable across the adult life- span and various situations. Can the same be said of the personality of cats? Primary caregivers of cats thought about their cats in four situations: 1) home alone with the cat, 2) an unknown plumber arrives, 3) during a thunderstorm, and 4) when they had had the cat for six months. In each imagined situation, the 65 female
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The Effects of Dogs on Learning: A Meta-Analysis Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Katie M. Reilly; Olusola O. Adesope; Phyllis Erdman
ABSTRACT Integrating dogs into learning environments is becoming more prevalent as growing evidence demonstrates positive benefits of dogs on human functioning. To date, there is no known quantitative review of research that specifically investigates the impacts of dogs within school/classroom environments. We sought to fill this gap with a meta-analysis that includes a comprehensive search investigating
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An Investigation of Pre-Service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Animals and Empathy Toward Humans: Implications for Humane Education Development Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Suk Chun Fung; Sili Zhou
ABSTRACT In the last 20 years, humane education (HE) has undergone a paradigm shift from a simple animal welfare education model to a teacher-led positive education approach that cultivates kindness, love, and empathy in children and youth. While teachers’ humane attitudes are considered a prerequisite for HE program success in school settings, their attitudes toward animals have received little attention
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Pet Attachment in the Context of Family Conflict Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Jennifer W. Applebaum; Barbara A. Zsembik
ABSTRACT Previous research shows that companion animals can have a positive effect on their owner’s health and may also serve as a buffer to stress. Despite this, few studies have investigated the role of the pet in adverse or tumultuous family circumstances. In this study, we explored whether reported family conflict is associated with strength of attachment to companion animals. We analyzed a large
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The Relationship Between Pet Attachment, Life Satisfaction, and Perceived Stress: Results from a South African Online Survey Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Marieanna C. le Roux; Simonne Wright
ABSTRACT Pets are an important part of many pet owners’ lives, yet very little is known about this complex relationship within a South African context. Most of the research on pet attachment and pet ownership stems from developed countries such as the USA. The present study used an online survey to investigate whether pet attachment was related to perceived stress and life satisfaction in a sample
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“A Very Photogenic Cat”: Personhood, Social Status, and Online Cat Photo Sharing Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Jessica Austin; Leslie Irvine
ABSTRACT This study explores how domestic cats and their connections to humans are represented in a modern photo-sharing context through content analysis of Reddit, a popular social media website. By examining the photos that cat owners share online, as well as the language that accompanies the photos, we create an understanding of how images encourage the social construction of cats as beings who
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The Relationship Between Neuroticism Facets, Conscientiousness, and Human Attachment to Pet Cats Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Gretchen M. Reevy; Mikel M. Delgado
ABSTRACT Gaining knowledge about the diverse correlates of human–pet attachment will help us better understand the nature of this bond. Previous research found that the personality dimensions of neuroticism and conscientiousness positively predicted human attachment to multiple types of pets. To address a literature gap, the current study focused on people’s attachments to cats. We had two primary
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Australian and New Zealand Veterinary Students’ Ranking of Issues in Aquatic Animal Welfare and Ethics Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-05-03 Janice K. F. Lloyd; Teresa Collins; Amelia R. Cornish; Christopher Degeling; Anne Fawcett; Andrew D. Fisher; Rafael Freire; Susan J. Hazel; Jennifer Hood; Jane Johnson; Clive J. C. Phillips; Kevin J. Stafford; Vicky Tzioumis; Paul D. McGreevy
ABSTRACT The welfare of aquatic animals is receiving increasing attention around the world, and this should be reflected in the veterinary curricular. Veterinary students in Australia and New Zealand ranked the importance of five pre-selected topics on aquatic animal welfare and ethical issues for newly qualified veterinarians in an online survey. They ranked aquatic animals’ health and welfare issues
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Cruelty to Animals in Turkish Children: Connections with Aggression and Empathy Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Seda Akdemir; Zeynep Belma Gölge
ABSTRACT This study explored the relationship between cruelty to animals, aggression, and empathy in primary school children. The relationship between pet ownership, love for animals in the family, and engaging in cruelty to animals was also investigated. The sample consisted of 1,248 students (633 girls, 615 boys) between the ages of 8 and 11 years (M = 9.59, SD = 0.63) and 41 classroom teachers living
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Veterans and Shelter Dogs: Examining the Impact of a Dog-Walking Intervention on Physiological and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Cheryl A. Krause-Parello; Erika Friedmann; Kelly Blanchard; Megan Payton; Nancy R. Gee
ABSTRACT When military veterans return from service many are in a state of reintegration from military to civilian life, a transition that can be difficult and stressful. Recent literature supports the use of human–animal interactions to reduce stress. To date there have been few studies that examine the health effects of interacting with dogs specifically in the veteran population. This project evaluated
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A Qualitative Analysis of Pets as Suicide Protection for Older People Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Janette Young; Holly Bowen-Salter; Lisel O’Dwyer; Kristen Stevens; Carmel Nottle; Amy Baker
ABSTRACT An unanticipated finding during research on the role that pets play in the health of older adults was that pets had protected some from suicide. Given that older people are more vulnerable to fatal first attempts, understanding protective factors in this population is vital. Twelve older adults interviewed about the role of pets on their health spoke overtly of suicide (n = 2), obliquely referred
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Children’s Welfare Knowledge of and Empathy with Farm Animals: A Qualitative Study Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Lisbeth Burich; Joanne M. Williams
ABSTRACT Public concern for farm animal welfare is increasing in the UK, as is evidenced by recent legislation. Calls have been made to enhance awareness of food, farming, and farm animal welfare among school children, yet educators have very little research available to aid meaningful design of farm animal welfare education. Our research used an interdisciplinary approach to investigate Scottish children’s
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Animals and Pastoral Groups in the Mountainous Ömerli District of Southeast Anatolia Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Abu Bakar Siddiq; Süleyman Şanlı
ABSTRACT Southeast Anatolia has been an ideal place for pastoralism since the Neolithic period. However, there is a lack of information on human–animal relationships from both archaeological settlements and contemporary societies in the region. Through ethnographic fieldwork and exploratory case studies in the mountainous Ömerli district, we explored the dependency and complex relationships between
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Lancaster Pet Cemetery Memorial Plaques 1951–2018: An Analysis of Inscriptions Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Carol J. Auster; Lauren J. Auster-Gussman; Emma C. Carlson
ABSTRACT Individuals in many cultures have a close relationship with their pets and think of them not only as companion animals but also as family. Research on the ways in which people memorialize their deceased pets has become increasingly important, and pet cemetery gravestone inscriptions have provided a way to examine the evolution of the human–animal bond. Past studies of the inscriptions on gravestones
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A Scoping Review of the Health and Social Benefits of Dog Ownership for People Who Have Chronic Pain Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Eloise C. J. Carr; Jill M. Norris; K. Alix Hayden; Rianne Pater; Jean E. Wallace
ABSTRACT Chronic pain is a significant cause of morbidity and disability globally. One potential strategy for the self-management of chronic pain is interacting with companion animals; more specifically, dogs. While studies of dog ownership suggest social, psychological, and health benefits to humans, the impact on chronic pain is unclear. The aim of this scoping review was to map the literature on
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Relationships Between People with Cancer and Their Companion Animals: What Helps and Hinders Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Patricia Nitkin; Marla J. Buchanan
ABSTRACT This qualitative research project examined the impact of the relationships between persons with cancer and their companion animals. The goal of this study was to explore the helpful and unhelpful aspects of having a companion animal for people with cancer dealing with the emotional challenges accompanying diagnosis and treatment. The Enhanced Critical Incident Technique method was used to
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Designing Cattle: The Social Practice of Constructing Breeds Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-03-03 Camilla Eriksson; Andrea Petitt
ABSTRACT This paper explores how cattle breeds are constructed through social practice—which we conceptually develop as “designing” cattle. We show how breed varieties are designed, informed by the social, material and moral embeddedness of cattle breeding associations’ visions of the future and how they draw on science and technology in their breeding strategies. Based on an analysis of the trade
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The Effectiveness of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy in Adolescents with Serious Emotional Disturbances Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Hanna Roberts; Nikki Honzel
ABSTRACT Adolescents with serious emotional disturbances (SED) are a particularly difficult population to treat owing to high comorbidity rates of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and behavioral conduct disorders. The current study compared the effectiveness of equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) and traditional group therapy (TGT) on levels of positive and negative affect in adolescents
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How Urban Identity, Affect, and Knowledge Predict Perceptions About Coyotes and Their Management Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Michael D. Drake; M. Nils Peterson; Emily H. Griffith; Colleen Olfenbuttel; Cristopher S. DePerno; Christopher E. Moorman
ABSTRACT Globally, the number of humans and wildlife species sharing urban spaces continues to grow. As these populations grow, so too does the frequency of human–wildlife interactions in urban areas. Carnivores in particular pose urban wildlife conservation challenges owing to the strong emotions they elicit and the potential threats they can present to humans. These challenges can be better addressed
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Occupational Health of Animal Shelter Employees by Live Release Rate, Shelter Type, and Euthanasia-Related Decision Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Allison Andrukonis; Alexandra Protopopova
ABSTRACT Approximately a quarter of dogs and cats in animal shelters in the United States are euthanized. The stress associated with having to care for animals they subsequently euthanize puts animal shelter workers at a high risk for compassion fatigue, burnout, and even suicide. The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between a shelter’s Live Release Rate (LRR; defined as the
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Characteristics of Student– Dog Interaction during a Meet-and-Greet Activity in a University-Based Animal Visitation Program Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Patricia Pendry; Stephanie Kuzara; Nancy R. Gee
ABSTRACT The use of university-based Animal Visitation Programs (AVPs)—programs aimed at reducing student stress through human–animal interaction (HAI)—has increased. Implementation has expanded despite our limited understanding about program effects on student and animal wellbeing. Moreover, little is known about the nature of interactions between students and animals and how interaction quality might
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The Impact of Owning a Guide Dog on Owners’ Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Study Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Sara McIver; Sophie Hall; Daniel S. Mills
ABSTRACT Individuals with visual impairments often report low quality of life (QOL), increased depression, and reduced functionality. Trained assistance dogs have been shown to help improve QOL and daily functioning of individuals affected by chronic conditions, but these studies have been largely crosssectional and QOL has not been considered in guide dog owners. A longitudinal cohort study was undertaken
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Why Did I Share My Life With Glucio? A Life Course Approach to Explaining Pet Ownership Motivations in Late Adulthood Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Ana Cecilia Reyes Uribe
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to gain insight into the motivations for pet ownership in late adulthood using a life course approach. A qualitative research methodology based on deductive thematic analysis was applied to examine the accounts given by 21 pet owners living in Mexico: 14 women and seven men. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews. The motivation for pet ownership
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Belief in Pigs’ Capacity to Suffer: An Assessment of Pig Farmers, Veterinarians, Students, and Citizens Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Rachel S. E. Peden; Irene Camerlink; Laura A. Boyle; Steve Loughnan; Faical Akaichi; Simon P. Turner
ABSTRACT Intensive animal production practices lead to animal suffering worldwide. This study examined whether farmers cope with the negative impact of farming practices on their animals by ascribing them less capacity to suffer compared with other species. Most people like eating meat but find animal suffering emotionally disturbing. Human omnivores employ a variety of strategies to navigate this
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Effects of Human–Dog Interactions on Salivary Oxytocin Concentrations and Heart Rate Variability: A Four-Condition Cross-Over Trial Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Lauren Powell; Kate M. Edwards; Scott Michael; Paul McGreevy; Adrian Bauman; Adam J. Guastella; Bradley Drayton; Emmanuel Stamatakis
ABSTRACT Dog ownership is often advocated for its potential benefits to human health, with changes to oxytocin and autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity proposed as possible underlying mechanisms. The aims of the current study were to a) examine the effect of two common types of human–dog interactions (dog-walking and affiliative interactions) on salivary oxytocin concentrations and heart rate variability
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The Beginning, the End, and All the Happiness in Between: Pet Owners’ Wellbeing from Pet Acquisition to Death Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2020-01-02 Tihana Brkljačić; Ines Sučić; Lana Lučić; Renata Glavak Tkalić; Ljiljana Kaliterna Lipovčan
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to provide deeper insight into the relationship between pet-related life events and the subjective wellbeing of pet owners, as well as to analyze definitions of happiness that included reference to pets. This research was conducted online as a part of the Croatian Longitudinal Study on Wellbeing (CRO-WELL). For the purposes of this study, the following variables were
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Is Dog Ownership Associated with Mental Health? A Population Study of 68,362 Adults Living in England Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 Shengxin Liu, Lauren Powell, Debbie Chia, Tom C. Russ, Paul D. McGreevy, Adrian E. Bauman, Kate M. Edwards, Emmanuel Stamatakis
ABSTRACT The association between dog ownership and mental health remains unclear. The primary aim of this study was to investigate this association, while the secondary aim was to examine possible interactions between dog ownership and marital status in relation to mental health. A population sample of 68,362 adults living in England were included in this study. Self-reported information on short-term
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Measuring the Benefits of Guide Dog Mobility with the Orientation and Mobility Outcomes (OMO) Tool Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 Lil Deverell, Jane Bradley, Paula Foote, Melinda Bowden, Denny Meyer
ABSTRACT Guide dog (GD) mobility is part of the broader field of Orientation and Mobility, but there is a service gap between the numbers of people who have a GD and those who could benefit from GD mobility. There is also a shift in the GD industry from standardized GD services that focus on dog production and capability toward person-centered practice. There is a resulting need to measure the person-centered
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The Behavioral Style of the Cat Predicts Owner Satisfaction Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 Greg C. Elvers, Alexander N. Lawriw
ABSTRACT A 9-item, reliable measure of owner satisfaction with their cat, the CatSat, was developed. Item response analysis indicated that the CatSat discriminates lower levels of satisfaction better than higher levels. Correlations between the CatSat and a measure of attachment to the cat (Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale) suggest that satisfaction and attachment are separate but somewhat related
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In Praise of Dead Pets: An Investigation into the Content and Function of Human-Style Pet Eulogies Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 Jane Rennard, Linda Greening, Jane M. Williams
ABSTRACT Few socially recognized death customs are available for bereaved pet owners, who may experience adverse mental health as a result of disenfranchisement and other complications surrounding pet loss. Additionally, pet owners can experience complex grief when the death is by euthanasia. When a human loved one dies, societal infrastructures allow mourners to express loss through death rites. Such
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Ethical Motivation and Vegetarian Dieting: The Underlying Role of Anti-speciesist Attitudes Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 Daniel L. Rosenfeld
ABSTRACT The most common motivation people have for becoming vegetarian is ethical concern about using animals for food. One ideology called speciesism—which entails assigning different moral worth to different species of animals—is thought to play a central role in promoting ethical vegetarianism. Following a vegetarian diet provides a means of opposing speciesism, proclaiming to oneself and the public
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Attitudes Toward Animals Among Spanish Primary School Children Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 David José Menor-Campos, Roxanne Hawkins, Joanne M. Williams
ABSTRACT Adult attitudes toward animals have received extensive research attention. By contrast, despite the importance of child–animal interactions for children’s development and animal welfare, children’s attitudes toward animals have not been fully explored. The aim of this study was, therefore, to examine Spanish children’s attitudes toward animals. A 12-item scale, the Brief Attitudes Towards
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Dolphins in the Human Mind: What Characteristics Do German Students Attribute to Dolphins, Compared with Apes and Whales? An Exploratory Study Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 Eva Stumpf
ABSTRACT Research on anthrozoology has greatly increased in recent decades, especially with regard to anthropomorphism and attitudes toward animals in general. Nevertheless, these studies have rarely distinguished between different nonhuman species. Previous studies have indicated human preferences for apes, a finding which usually is explained by their strong likeness to humans. Moreover, anthrozoological
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Public Perceptions and Knowledge of, and Responses to, Bats in Urban Areas in Peninsular Malaysia Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07 Voon-Ching Lim, John-James Wilson
ABSTRACT Urbanization has resulted in the loss of natural habitat for many bat species, often placing bats in close proximity to humans. Bats are generally perceived as agricultural and medical pests, despite providing ecosystem services including seed dispersal and pollination. Understanding public perceptions and knowledge of bats as well as responses to bats is necessary for developing suitable
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News and Analysis Anthrozoös (IF 1.511) Pub Date : 2019-11-07
(2019). News and Analysis. Anthrozoös: Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 835-836.
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