A study explores how adolescents’ identities as pet owners and their responsibilities in pet caregiving influence family dynamics, stress coping, and the human–animal bond, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study found that children’s positive attitudes toward pets — rather than pet ownership itself — are modestly associated with improved social skills, especially higher empathy and lower delinquency, across diverse youth populations.
A study found that stronger child-dog attachment and more positive child-dog interactions were linked to fewer emotional and behavioral problems in children, suggesting that the quality of the child-dog relationship may play an important role in child development and animal welfare.
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A study investigating the link between dogs and young children’s well-being revealed that preschool-aged children in dog-owning families exhibited enhanced social-emotional development, particularly noting a positive association with regular play or walks with their dog.
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A study demonstrated that animal-assisted education resulted in enhanced relationships, a distinct bonding experience, and increased classroom inclusion.
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A study explored UK teachers’ perspectives on the benefits and challenges of Reading to Dogs (RTD) programs, revealing generally positive views — especially regarding social-emotional and motivational benefits for students.
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A pilot study explored the feasibility of delivering dog-assisted reading programs at home and found mixed results, including increased parental stress.
Paws and Pages: Exploring At-Home Dog-Assisted Reading Programs Read More »
A study examines the Dogs Connect model as a framework for integrating wellbeing dogs into educational and social settings, emphasizing a dog-centered approach to animal-assisted education.
A study on the academic benefits of humane education found significantly-improved students’ reading comprehension and engagement.
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A study found that incorporating a therapy dog into a school-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program positively influenced children’s emotional regulation, relationships, personal growth, and overall well-being.
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