Companion Animals and Elderly People: A Challenge for Evaluators of Social Support.

Robb, Susanne S.; Stegman, Charles E.

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ERIC Number: EJ285173

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Publication Date: 1983-Jun

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Companion Animals and Elderly People: A Challenge for Evaluators of Social Support.

Robb, Susanne S.; Stegman, Charles E.

Gerontologist, v23 n3 p277-82 Jun 1983

Measured selected health-related effects of association with companion-animals on humans. The sample consisted of predominantly elderly veterans (N=56), who did or did not live with pets, that comprised the census of a home care program. No significant differences were observed. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Counseling Techniques, Gerontology, Locus of Control, Males, Morale, Older Adults, Pets, Physical Health, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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