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Nancy R Gee1,2, Megan K Mueller3,4, Angela L Curl5
1Department of Psychology, State University of New York, FredoniaNY, United States.
Frontiers in Psychology
|September 8, 2017
Summary
Human-animal interaction (HAI) shows promise for healthy aging. This review evaluates HAI
Area of Science:
- Human-animal interaction (HAI) research.
- Gerontology and healthy aging studies.
Background:
- Growing popularity of pet ownership and animal-assisted therapy.
- Increasing interest in the impact of human-animal interaction (HAI) on health and well-being.
- Focus on HAI's role in healthy aging for older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and evaluate existing research on HAI and healthy aging.
- To identify potential benefits and risks of pet ownership and animal-assisted therapy for older adults.
- To provide recommendations for future research and applications in this field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing scholarship on HAI and older adults.
- Evaluation of studies on pet ownership and animal-assisted therapy.
- Synthesis of findings regarding benefits and risks.
Main Results:
- Human-animal interaction (HAI) offers potential benefits for older adults' health and well-being.
- Risks associated with pet ownership and animal-assisted therapy for older adults need careful consideration.
- The field of HAI in healthy aging is developing with significant research gaps.
Conclusions:
- HAI is a promising area for promoting healthy aging.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances of HAI for older adults.
- Evidence-based recommendations can guide future applications of HAI in geriatric care.
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