Depression, loneliness, and pet attachment in homebound older adult cat and dog owners
Background: Companion animals may reduce depression and loneliness in socially isolated homebound older adults. However, whether owning a cat or dog is more beneficial in this population remains unknown. Materials and Methods: Pet attachment and the levels of depressive symptoms and loneliness were...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1057&context=jmms |
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