Humans love pets like their own children and whenever they feel socially rejected or sad, just a thought or a picture of their pet can lift up their mood.
Older Adults can Benefit from the Bonds They Form With Their Pet Dog
Dog walking is associated with lower body mass index, fewer doctor visits, more frequent exercise and an increase in social benefits for seniors.
Dog walking is associated with lower body mass index, fewer doctor visits, more frequent exercise and an increase in social benefits for seniors.
‘Anthropomorphism may be an effective and powerful way to eradicate and combat the negative feelings that result from social rejection.’
People who are more likely to assign human-like qualities to animals or inanimate objects may benefit from just thinking about animals when feeling socially rejected. The team conducted three separate studies in which participants were asked to relive past experiences of social rejection. After this, they were then asked to name photographed animals and their feelings were analysed again. The participants who thought of names for animals reported less negative emotions and feelings of rejection than those who did not. "Anthropomorphism may be an effective and powerful way to eradicate and combat the negative feelings that result from social rejection," the authors noted.
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Top 5 Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Christmas Season
As Christmas is nearing, we give you some important tips to keep your pets safe and comfortable during this festive season.
As Christmas is nearing, we give you some important tips to keep your pets safe and comfortable during this festive season.
Exposure to Pets More Likely to Alleviate Anxiety Disorder in Children
Pets at home are actually healthy. Children who had pets were less vulnerable to anxiety disorder compared to children who did not have pets.
Pets at home are actually healthy. Children who had pets were less vulnerable to anxiety disorder compared to children who did not have pets.
Fireworks Display During Diwali may be Fun for You, Not Pets
Fireworks display for diwali celebrations can turn out to be a nightmare for the animals on streets, farms or pets in our house as it brings anxiety and fear.
Fireworks display for diwali celebrations can turn out to be a nightmare for the animals on streets, farms or pets in our house as it brings anxiety and fear.
