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Attachment to Pet Dogs and Depression in Rural Older Adults

Miltiades, Helen, Shearer, Juliette·2011·Anthrozoös
DOI 10.2752/175303711x12998632257585
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The purpose of this study was to learn more about the relationship between pet attachment, the ability to care for a pet, and depression in older adults. One hundred and seventeen Caucasian, older, adult dog owners in rural, south-central Pennsylvania were recruited using non-random sampling methods through veterinary offices and dog grooming salons in south-central Pennsylvania, USA. They completed an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire, which was returned by mail. Half of the respondents were female, 74% were married, and 27% were employed. Attachment to pet dogs was measured by the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale. Regression analysis revealed that higher levels of pet attachment and widowhood were associated with higher levels of depression, and the ability to care for the dog and satisfaction with human relationships were associated with lower levels of depression. Higher levels of pet attachment may indicate that the pet plays a central role in the older adult's life and may substitute for human companionship.

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Authors
Miltiades, H., & Shearer, J.
Affiliations
University of California System (US)
Corresponding author
Miltiades, Helen
ORCID
Miltiades, Helen
Venue
Anthrozoös
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2011-06
Volume
24
Issue
2
Pages
147-154
ISSN
  • 0892-7936 (ISSN-L)
  • 1753-0377
DOI
10.2752/175303711x12998632257585
OpenAlex
W2093417163
Cited by
106
References
0
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FWCI
5.50
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Anthrozoös (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Human-Animal Interaction Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Keywords
pet attachment, dog owners, depression, older adults, rural elderly, widowhood, human-animal bond, companion animals, Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale

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