Companion animals and their impact on well-being and life satisfaction
Expiry Date
: 01/04/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 2.5/4
This study explored explored trends in companion animal–human relations during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on whether caring for a pet was associated with quality of life, as well as factors influencing positive or negative outcomes.
Keywords: companion animals, COVID-19, mental health, pets, well-being, psychological distress, loneliness, human–animal interactions
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Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The aim of this article was to use the unprecedented conditions of the COVID-19 Pandemic to explore trends in human–animal relations and determine what factors may have influenced positive or negative outcomes.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
- Not all research has shown the effects of animal companionship to be positive
- Animals may not fully reduce loneliness or resultant depression, suggesting that there may be a baseline need for human social contact to sustain mental health.
- Statistically significant differences in participants’ attitudes toward their companion animals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were found, with all items showing an increase in perceived dependency during the pandemic when compared with pre-pandemic conditions.
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
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