More than dog walking: Pets as physical activity and social connection facilitators in the lives of retirement village residents
Abstract Objectives: This mixed-methods study examined the relationship between pet ownership status and social connectedness, physical activity engagement, and the quality of life of older adults living in retirement villages. Methods: A survey was distributed to older adults (N = 58) living in ret...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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CABI
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Human-Animal Interactions |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/hai.2023.0015 |