Pandemic Pet Pals: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Pet Ownership, Stress, and Loneliness During Lockdown
- Author
- Flor Elizabeth Carrasco
- Published
- Wed 26 Apr 2023
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandemic-pet-pals-exploring-the-complex-relationship-between-pet-ownership-stress-and-loneliness-during-lockdown--53659455
Episode 146
https://neurosciencenews.com/pets-lockdown-stress-loneliness-23124/
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, US dog and cat owners became closer to their pets, though pet ownership did not consistently alleviate stress and loneliness. The relationship between mental health and pet ownership was complex, with dog owners experiencing a greater reduction in stress and loneliness compared to cat owners and non-pet owners.
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