Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
12-3-2019
Abstract
In an analysis of 30 peer-reviewed studies of the relationship between owning pets and depression, 18 studies reported no difference between pet owners and non-owners, 4 reported that pet owners were more depressed and 4 reported they were less depressed and 2 reported mixed results. Overall, the research on the effect of pets on reducing depression indicated that living with pets has no effect.
Recommended Citation
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/animals-and-us/201912/the-sad-truth-about-pet-ownership-and-depression
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