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An exploratory randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of different duration of canine-assisted interventions in higher education students

Manville, Karen, Coulson, Mark, Reynolds, Gemma·2023·Human-Animal Interactions
DOI 10.1079/hai.2023.0038
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The aim of this study was to explore whether different durations of canine-assisted intervention (CAI) influenced the beneficial effects of CAI on anxiety, stress, depression, and the well-being of higher education (HE) students. Eighty-eight participants took part in an exploratory randomised control trial (RCT) and were assigned to the 2, 5, and 10-min CAI groups who interacted with a canine, or a control group who watched an unrelated slideshow. Pre- and post-intervention anxiety, stress, depression, and well-being levels were measured. Additionally, the type of interaction between humans and canines was recorded as well as participants’ views of the canines’ neoteny (juvenile features) to explore whether interaction activity and canine features have an impact on the beneficial positive effects of CAI. The results showed no differences in the duration of CAI in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression, meaning a 2-min CAI session was as effective as a 10-min session. The results also found individual intervention activities between humans and canines did not predict a reduction in anxiety, stress, depression, or an increase in general well-being. Additionally, a negative correlation was found between the cuteness of the canine and anxiety, and between the cuddliness of the canine and stress, although these results should be interpreted with caution due to high canine trait scores. Overall, this study used a CAI and control group to explore the differences between a single 2, 5, and 10-min CAI sessions in HE students and demonstrated a 2-min CAI session was as effective as a longer 10-min CAI session in supporting the mental health of HE students, by reducing anxiety, stress, and depression levels in the treatment group.

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Authors
Manville, K., Coulson, M., & Reynolds, G.
Affiliations
  • Psychology Department, Middlesex University,The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT, UK;
  • The University of East Anglia
  • Middlesex University
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Human-Animal Interactions
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Published
2023-11-07
ISSN
2957-9538
DOI
10.1079/hai.2023.0038
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