‘She has saved my life on many occasions’: Care-experienced young women’s reflections on the significance of pets and the impact of loss
Janine Muldoon,
Joanne Williams
Abstract:This article highlights the significance of pets for five young women with care experience, examining the impact of disruptions to those relationships when moving into or between care settings. Findings show that pets support the transition to independent living and mental health. Participants’ reflections also reveal how pets are a source of comfort and stability for children growing up in families experiencing difficult circumstances. Loss is therefore traumatic because of the support pets provided and the c… Show more
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