Peer bonds and nature’s embrace: exploring the influence of pet caregiving on social well-being and nature connection among Taiwanese children

Peer bonds and nature’s embrace: exploring the influence of pet caregiving on social well-being and nature connection among Taiwanese children

This study investigated the associations between pet-ownership on nature engagement, interpersonal relationships, and well-being among 471 Taiwanese children aged 11–12, across different genders. The findings revealed that interactions with pets, primarily in the form of caregiving, enhanced empathy...

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Main Authors: Tzuhui Angie Tseng, Hsiao-Yen Fang, Ching-Cheng Shen, Yun-Chen Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
children
pets
natural bond
interpersonal relationships
sense of well-being
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1431939/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1431939/full

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