| Autor: |
D E Linder, M K Mueller, Jessica Bibbo |
| Rok vydání: |
2018 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Innovation in Aging. 2:221-222 |
| ISSN: |
2399-5300 |
| DOI: |
10.1093/geroni/igy023.819 |
| Popis: |
Each talk in this symposium addresses a novel aspect of how the human-animal bond can contribute to the sense of purpose in older adulthood. These talks provide evidence for the influence of pets on distinctive aspects of older adults’ daily lives along with specific areas of physical health and psychological well-being. The first talk introduces an innovative theoretical perspective on the meaning and impact of pet ownership for older adults managing chronic conditions. The theory emerged through a qualitative investigation of the how the relationship with a pet, personal values, and resources together influence daily activities and decision making. Pets’ influence specific to the daily management of a chronic condition is the focus of the second talk. This qualitative study focused on a pet supports the daily functioning surrounding a regarding the impact of a pet for people over the age of 70 living with chronic pain. Family caregiving is widely recognized as an important aspect of gerontology; the third talk builds on recent evidence that pet caregivers experience caregiving burden along with satisfaction in the role. The quantitative study focused on how caregiving for an ill pet affects people ages 50 and over. The final talk provides evidence for a protective effect of a pet on the psychological health of older adults who have dealt with an emotional loss (e.g., death of a loved one). The study used data from the Health and Retirement Study, representing next steps in the future of studying the human-animal bond in older adulthood. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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