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Elderly-animal postmortem attachment.

P O Peretti1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Richard J. Daley College, Chicago, IL 60652.

Panminerva Medica
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Strong bonds exist between people and pets. This study identified key factors in pet disposition and explored emotional and social aspects of elderly-animal postmortem attachment.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Human-animal bonds are significant, influencing emotional well-being.
  • The loss of a pet can be a profound experience, particularly for the elderly.
  • Understanding postmortem attachment is crucial for grief support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify variables related to the final rites and disposition of deceased pets.
  • To determine criteria associated with emotional and social factors in elderly-animal postmortem attachment.

Main Methods:

  • The study analyzed specific variables concerning pet disposition.
  • It investigated emotional and social factors influencing elderly individuals' attachment to deceased animals.

Main Results:

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  • Four primary variables were identified regarding the final rite and disposition of pets.
  • Eight distinct emotional and social factors were associated with elderly-animal postmortem attachment.

Conclusions:

  • Pet disposition practices are influenced by specific, identifiable variables.
  • Emotional and social factors play a critical role in the enduring attachment elderly individuals feel towards deceased pets.