Companion Animals as Buffer against the Impact of Stress on Affect: An Experience Sampling Study

Companion Animals as Buffer against the Impact of Stress on Affect: An Experience Sampling Study

Companion animals have been identified as a unique source of social support and as contributors to mental wellbeing. This study uses the Experience Sampling Method to test whether this effect is due to stress-buffering. A total of 159 dog and cat owners responded to a series of randomly scheduled qu...

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Main Authors: Mayke Janssens, Erik Janssens, Jannes Eshuis, Johan Lataster, Marianne Simons, Jennifer Reijnders, Nele Jacobs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
human–animal interaction
human–animal bond
animal companionship
pet-effect
buffering model
mental health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/8/2171

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