Petmanship: Understanding Elderly Filipinos' Self-Perceived Health and Self-Esteem Captured from their Lived Experiences with Pet Companions

Guzman, Allan B. de; Cucueco, Denise S.; Cuenco, Ian Benedict V.; Cunanan, Nigel Gerome C.; Dabandan, Robel T.; Dacanay, Edgar Joseph E.

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“…Positive psychological outcomes such as increased feelings of wellbeing, self-efficacy, happiness, cheerfulness and relaxation were reported in almost half the studies reviewed (N = 27; 43.5%), as well as a decrease in depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress levels (Enders-Slegers, 2000; Hecht et al , 2001; Suthers-McCabe, 2001; Becker and Morton, 2002; Likourezos et al , 2002; VanZile, 2004; Mallia, 2006; Motooka et al , 2006; Tatschl et al , 2006; Chur-Hansen et al , 2008; de Guzman et al , 2009; Hargrave, 2011; Culbertson, 2013; Gretebeck et al , 2013; Himsworth and Rock, 2013; Putney, 2013, 2014; Johansson et al , 2014; McNicholas, 2014; Bennett et al , 2015; Mayo Clinic, 2015; Zane, 2015; Branson et al , 2016; Yang et al , 2017). Pets could also decrease the stress associated with grief following the loss of a loved one (Wells and Rodi, 2000; Suthers-McCabe, 2001; Dice, 2002; Hara, 2007; Culbertson, 2013; Putney, 2013; McNicholas, 2014; Anderson et al , 2015).…”

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“…Regarding the functional dimension, about one-quarter of the sources (N = 15; 24.4%) referred to companion animals as giving their owner's lives a sense of purpose or meaning (Suthers-McCabe, 2001; VanZile, 2004; Chur-Hansen et al , 2009; de Guzman et al , 2009; Mather, 2009; Scheibeck et al , 2011; Putney, 2013, 2014; Johansson et al , 2014; Stanley et al , 2014; Zane, 2015; Volkmann, 2016; Toohey et al , 2017; While, 2017; Williams, 2018). For example, taking care of the animal was reported as being an opportunity to care and be responsible for another living being.…”

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Pros and cons of pet ownership in sustaining independence in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review

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Although community services support ageing-in-place, older adults often report feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Unmet emotional needs are associated with poorer health, reduced functional abilities and increased mortality in this population. Pet ownership is an avenue worth exploring to reduce these adverse outcomes. This scoping review maps main findings and identifies key gaps with respect to the pros and cons of pet ownership in community-dwelling older adults pertaining to psycho-social, physical and functional outcomes. Scientific and grey literature published from January 2000 to July 2018 was searched. Data selection and extraction were performed by the first author and a sub-sample was co-validated by two co-authors. A total of 62 sources were included for descriptive and thematic analysis. A variety of pros (increased physical activity, wellbeing) and cons (grief, risk of falls) pertaining to psycho-social and physical outcomes were identified. Not many functional outcomes (support for daily routines) were mentioned, and few studies explored the simultaneous balance between the pros and cons of pet care. Further research exploring both clinicians’ and older pet owners’ perspectives is needed to deepen our understanding of the importance of considering companion animals in older adults’ daily lives and to strike a balance between perceived risks and benefits.

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Pros and cons of pet ownership in sustaining independence in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review

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“…A number of research shows that the presence of the disease influences the self-image and the self-respect of the elderly (15,16,20,(22)(23)(24)(25) and that a reduction in self-esteem can cause the emergence of numerous problems, such as depression, anxiety, and a sense of loneliness (14). Living with chronic diseases can be stressful and can have a negative impact on an individual's self-esteem (26).…”

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“…He also noted a direct connection between the functional ability and self-esteem. De Guzman et al (22) stated that the degenerative changes in the elderly, which are also caused by rheumatism, influence self-esteem. A higher level of physical health and self-esteem is present in the elderly, who live with their families, as was found by Sok and Yuna (33) among 280 respondents.…”

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The connection between chronic diseases and self-image and self-esteem

Filej

Žvanut

Kaučič

2018

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Introduction: With aging, the incidence of chronic diseases among elderly increases, as about 88% of them have at least one chronic condition, with 50% having at least two. The presence of these diseases influences their self-image and self-esteem. This study aimed to identify the effects of chronic diseases on self-esteem and self-image in the group of elderly people. Methods: A quantitative research design using a structured questionnaire was employed, where Rosenberg questionnaire with an adapted measurement scale was used for evaluating self-esteem, while Marsh’s adjusted Multidimensional self-concept scale was used for assessing self-image. Results: The survey involved 51 respondents: 25.5% were male, and 74.5% were female, the average age of the respondents was 77.0 years. 60.8 % of them reported high blood pressure, 31.4% rheumatism, 25.5% osteoporosis and 23.5% diabetes. “Rheumatism” was statistically significantly associated with two elements of self-esteem: the “athletic self-esteem” and “inclusion”, whereas the claim for self-assessment “I can do things as good the majority of other people” was associated to the incidence of “diabetes”. Conclusions: The results of our study indicate that rheumatism, as a most common chronic disease among this population, has a significant impact on some elements of self-image and self-esteem. Further research should focus on the concepts of self-esteem and self-image of this population.

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“…In MS, enhancing self-efficacy has been shown to improve health-related quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression [ 18 , 19 ]. Previous work in health and in chronic illness supports the notion that pet ownership improves self-efficacy [ 13 , 20 ].…”

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Pet Ownership and Multiple Sclerosis during COVID-19

Oliver-Hall

Ratschen

Tench

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with lower quality of life, reduced social participation, and decreased self-efficacy. The COVID-19 pandemic has had documented effects on the health and wellbeing of people with and without MS. Previous research has demonstrated the positive impact pets can have for people living with long-term conditions. Objectives: To explore the rates of pet ownership and pet attachment in people living with MS and pet ownership associations with quality of life, satisfaction with social roles, and self-efficacy scores; and to explore the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on people’s perceived relationships with their pets. Materials and Methods: A postal questionnaire was distributed to members of a local MS Register and a control group of people without MS. The questionnaire assessed quality of life, satisfaction with social roles, self-efficacy, the perceived roles of pets, and pet-related concerns experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: No apparent difference in attachment to pets was found between the patient and control groups. Pet ownership and level of attachment were not associated with differences in quality of life or self-efficacy scores in people living with MS. Using multiple regression analysis, pet ownership was associated with a decrease in satisfaction with participation in social roles, but with the estimated effect being small compared to having a diagnosis of MS or being unemployed. Most participants reported that pets had positive roles during the pandemic, and the most reported pet-related concern was access to veterinary treatment. Conclusion: Pet owners both with and without MS reported subjective benefits to their wellbeing from pet ownership during COVID-19, although analysis suggested that pet ownership was associated with a reduction in satisfaction with social roles. The study had several limitations and suggestions are made for future work.

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Petmanship: Understanding Elderly Filipinos' Self-Perceived Health and Self-Esteem Captured from their Lived Experiences with Pet Companions

Cited by 8 publications

References 51 publications

Pros and cons of pet ownership in sustaining independence in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review

Pros and cons of pet ownership in sustaining independence in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review

The connection between chronic diseases and self-image and self-esteem

Pet Ownership and Multiple Sclerosis during COVID-19

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