Well-Being Over the Life Course

Beschreibung

This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the impact of human–animal interaction on well-being from childhood to later life. It presents a life course perspective to the study of human–animal interaction, addressing concepts of family and the role of pets therein, as well as the impact of companion animals on child development and successful aging. This book fills a gap in the existing literature by framing the study of human–animal interaction, including the role of animal-assisted interventions on well-being, in a broader social and behavioral context.
Describes how animals contribute to human health and well-being from infancy to old age
Takes a broad, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the unique relationship between humans and companion animals
Summarizes state of the art research on the human-companion animal connection in a way that is accessible to pet owners and university students from undergraduate to graduate levels
Draws upon findings from psychology, sociology, nursing, anthrozoology, veterinary science and many other fields

Autor*in

Regina M. Bures

Themen in »Well-Being Over the Life Course«

Family Life Cycle and the Role of Pets Animal-assisted Interventions and Well-being Pets as Family Members Human-animal Interaction Family Change and Pets’ Changing Roles Caregiving and Stress of Aging Pets Promoting Healthy Development and Aging Through Pets Retaining Mobility and Independence Through Pets Role of Companion Animals Physiological Health Benefits Through Pets Social and Emotional Benefits Through Pets

Stimmen zu »Well-Being Over the Life Course«

Details

Link teilen