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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Main Authors: Sandy M. Branson, Lisa Boss, Stanley Cron, Dennis C. Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
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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