Abstract
It has previously been suggested that pet ownership is associated with lower levels of
stress. In the current study, this association was tested, while controlling stressful life
experiences and social support, and the limits of this association were examined. It was
expected that pet ownership would be associated with lower levels of subjective stress
only when there were moderate levels of objective stress and perceived social support.
Participants were 1,512 males and females between the ages of 14 and 83, primarily
residing in the United States. The results suggest that, regardless of objective stress or
perceived social support levels, pet ownership is associated with lower levels of
subjective stress. Additionally, a negative correlation was found between frequency of
interaction with the pet and subjective stress scores, suggesting that those who interact
with their pets more frequently enjoy lower levels of subjective stress. Directions for
future research are discussed.
Abstract
It has previously been suggested that pet ownership is associated with lower levels of
stress. In the current study, this association was tested, while controlling stressful life
experiences and social support, and the limits of this association were examined. It was
expected that pet ownership would be associated with lower levels of subjective stress
only when there were moderate levels of objective stress and perceived social support.
Participants were 1,512 males and females between the ages of 14 and 83, primarily
residing in the United States. The results suggest that, regardless of objective stress or
perceived social support levels, pet ownership is associated with lower levels of
subjective stress. Additionally, a negative correlation was found between frequency of
interaction with the pet and subjective stress scores, suggesting that those who interact
with their pets more frequently enjoy lower levels of subjective stress. Directions for
future research are discussed.
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