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Allison M J Reisbig1, McArthur Hafen2, Adryanna A Siqueira Drake2
11 Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE, USA.
Omega
|May 12, 2017
Summary
Companion animal loss is a significant grief experience, often misunderstood by support systems. Understanding these unique human-animal bonds is crucial for grieving owners and for professionals providing support.
Area of Science:
- Human-Animal Studies
- Psychology
- Grief and Loss Studies
Background:
- Human-animal relationships are increasingly integrated into family structures.
- Societal views often position these relationships as subordinate to human relationships.
- This disparity creates challenges for owners experiencing grief over companion animal loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively describe the human-animal relationship.
- To explore the experiences of loss and coping following the death of a companion animal.
- To provide insights for supporting grieving companion animal owners.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methodology.
- In-depth description of human-animal relationships.
- Analysis of owner experiences with companion animal loss and coping.
Main Results:
- Companion animal loss is a profound grief experience.
- The salience of human-animal bonds is often underestimated by support networks.
- Unique factors contribute to the grief process following the loss of a pet.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary and helping professionals require knowledge to support grieving owners.
- Normalizing the experience of companion animal loss is essential.
- Practical applications can improve support for bereaved pet owners.
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