Companion Animals and Human Health: An Overview

Edney, A. T. B.

doi:10.1177/014107689508801220

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“…A sense of purpose coming from an animal companion may give older adults a new focus of interest outside of themselves (Edney 1995 ) and require lifestyle adaptations to the pets. These behavioral changes may help older adults stay more active and provide opportunities to improve their social lives (Wood et al 2005 ).…”

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“…Therefore, having a pet reduces the risk of being socially disconnected from others and may improve older adults’ mental health by attenuating feelings of loneliness (Anderson et al 2008 ; Stanley et al 2014 ). Finally, pets can also help to deal with stressful life events by bringing support and companionship to older adults in the face of adversity (Edney 1995 ). Overall, existing evidence points toward numerous potential benefits of pet ownership among older adults that could help address some of the most important challenges of old age and, thereby, facilitate healthy aging and help maintain high levels of well-being during later life.…”

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Buddy or burden? Patterns, perceptions, and experiences of pet ownership among older adults in Switzerland

Maurer

2022

Eur J Ageing

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While interactions with pets may yield significant emotional, social, and physical benefits, taking care of them can also be demanding and experienced as a burden, especially among persons with physical restrictions or economically disadvantaged individuals. This study investigates pet ownership and corresponding perceptions and experiences in a nationally representative sample of adults aged 55 years and older in Switzerland. We use data from a questionnaire on human-animal interactions from 1832 respondents administered during wave 7 (2017) in the Swiss country study of the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe. Multivariable associations between pet ownership and pet owners’ corresponding perceptions and experiences with respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics were estimated using probit and ordered probit models. Slightly more than one-third of adults aged 55 years and older reported owning a pet. Pet owners reported mostly positive experiences with pet ownership, with women showing higher pet bonding levels than men. Moreover, pet ownership was less common among adults aged 75 and older and individuals living in apartments. At the same time, older pet owners aged 75 and above, pet owners living in apartments, and pet owners without a partner reported more positive perceptions and experiences of owning a pet. These findings suggest that promoting pet ownership may help individual well-being and feelings of companionship, especially among women, older adults, and individuals without a partner but also points toward potential selection effects into pet ownership. Financial costs of pet ownership appear to be an important challenge for some older pet owners, notably those with relatively low levels of education and more limited financial resources.

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Buddy or burden? Patterns, perceptions, and experiences of pet ownership among older adults in Switzerland

Maurer

2022

Eur J Ageing

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“…Sejak dimulainya peradaban, manusia dan hewan memiliki hubungan yang erat. Hal ini terjadi karena keduanya memiliki kesamaan yaitu, merupakan mahluk sosial, saling membutuhkan satu sama lain, dan keduanya memerlukan interaksi dengan alam yang mempengaruhi fisik dan psikologis (Edney, 1995). Hubungan hewan dengan manusia dibagi menjadi 2 yaitu dengan hubungan manusia dengan hewan ternak dan hubungan manusia dengan hewan peliharaan.…”

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Pemrograman Kembali Pasar Hewan Jatinegara: Hewan Peliharaan Sebagai Magnet Komunitas

Abigail

Komala

2023

j.sains.teknol.n.a.arsit.indones.

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Jatinegara animal market is the oldest animal market in Jakarta, however the condition now are lack of visitors. This deserted market makes the surrounding buildings abandoned and many buildings are rented out. This is because the physical condition of the market which is shabby, slippery and irregular. The market stalls take up the pedestrian area which disturbs the surrounding activities. The dimensions of the market stall are also one of the main problems making the experience of buying and selling animals less comfortable. The solution in this case uses urban acupuncture by making the market an attraction for the Jatinegara area. Re-programming is a way to make adjustments from existing programs and then insert new programs such as animal playgrounds, animal contests, bazzars, festivals, pet hotels, pet foster & care, pet grooming, and adoption centers as the market attraction. In this case using animals as a main attraction in the market because it has a role as a social lubricant for human society. Analysis of market conditions includes analysis of existing markets and the relationship between animals and humans which are done by observation, interviews, literature studies, studies of precedents, and mapping. The design of a market with an interaction space between animals and humans are the solution in the Jatinegara Animal Market area. Keywords: interaction space; Jatinegara Animal Market; pets; re-programming; urban acupuncture Abstrak Pasar hewan Jatinegara merupakan pasar hewan tertua di Jakarta, namun kondisinya sekarang semakin sepi pengunjung. Pasar yang sepi ini membuat bangunan sekitar menjadi terbengkalai dan banyak bangunan disewakan. Hal ini dikarenakan kondisi fisik pasar yang kumuh, licin dan tidak beraturan. Kios-kios pasar mengambil area pedestrian yang membuat aktivitas di sekitarnya menjadi terganggu. Dimensi kios pasar juga menjadi salah satu masalah utama membuat pengalaman jual beli hewan menjadi kurang nyaman. Penyelesaian dalam kasus ini menggunakan urban akupunktur dengan menjadikan pasar sebagai daya tarik kawasan Jatinegara. Re-programming merupakan salah satu cara untuk melakukan penyesuaian dari program yang sudah ada dan kemudian menyisipkan program-program yang baru seperti taman bermain hewan, kontes hewan, bazzar, festival, pet hotel, pet foster & care, pet grooming, dan adoption center sebagai daya tarik pasar. Dalam hal ini, hewan sebagai daya tarik utama yang berperan sebagai social lubricant. Analisis terhadap kondisi pasar meliputi analisis existing pasar dan hubungan antara hewan dengan manusia yang dilakukan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, studi pustaka, studi preseden, dan mapping. Perancangan pasar dengan ruang interaksi antara hewan dengan manusia merupakan hasil dari penyelesaian masalah kawasan Pasar Hewan Jatinegara.

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