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Pet care during preadolescence: developmental considerations

J H Davis1

  • 1College of Nursing, Department of Public Health Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612.

Child: Care, Health and Development
|July 1, 1987
PubMed

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Preadolescents generally do not routinely care for pets, with mothers handling most pet care tasks. This study explored pet ownership

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Animal-Assisted Interventions
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Preadolescence is a critical period for psychosocial development.
  • The role of pet ownership in child development is an area of ongoing research.
  • Understanding family dynamics in pet care is important for child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent of pet care responsibilities among preadolescents.
  • To examine the relationship between pet care and psychosocial development in preadolescence.
  • To identify who primarily performs pet care tasks within families.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study design was employed.
  • A sample of 22 preadolescents (male and female) participated.
  • A dog care responsibility inventory was administered to assess pet care tasks.

Main Results:

  • Preadolescents, on average, do not routinely engage in pet care activities.
  • Mothers were found to be the primary caregivers for pets in most households.
  • Significant variation in the distribution of pet care tasks was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Pet care responsibilities are not typically assumed by preadolescents.
  • Maternal involvement is predominant in managing pet care.
  • Further research is needed to explore the impact of pet ownership on preadolescent psychosocial development.

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